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Munich on a budget

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Many budget travellers find Munich a tricky place to visit, as the average prices are higher here than elsewhere in Germany. So how does one tackle this great city without breaking the bank?

Hotels and Camping
The idea of pitching a tent in a major European city might sound mad, but in Munich it's a very real possibility. The Tent on the outskirts offers a cheap alternative to hostels and hotels, and gives visitors the choice of pitching their own tent, or bunking down in one of the communal...

Icelandic Seasons limited edition photobook available

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The master photographer Martin Schulz is a true friend of Iceland. He has visited the country 15 times and he has photographed Icelandic nature and landscapes in different seasons. His photographs of Iceland have been featured many times in the Icelandic media. A selection of Schulz's pictures is being published in a limited edition high quality photo book called "Icelandic Seasons" and available for order on the crowdfunding site Karolina Fund.

"Right from my first trip I was under the spell...

Hotel comparison that no hotel can hide from

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

We've always shown a keen interest in Travel technology, so when we came across Triporia, a London startup that focuses on cutting to the details that matter when finding a hotel, we really loved (and chuckled) at their unique Street View feature, particularly when comparing the results to some of Munich's best hotels (or 'best photographed' hotels should we say!). The problem with most hotels' advertising and marketing material, is that you only get to see the photos they want you to see....

Out of the blues and into the blue - timeout in Apulia

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

"Cornetti" filled with vanilla cream and cappuccino with lots of foamed milk for breakfast. The morning sun gently highlighting the colourful wooden boats in the port. Fishermen selling their morning catch, seagulls peacefully gliding through the sky. The setting: a café under arcades next to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Pilgrim... good morning from Apulia on a clear April morning!  Searching for a way to escape the never ending winter of 2012 /2013, we found this paradise in the boot...

California dreaming

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

As oktoberfest season is upon us, we are left with the daunting prospect of a rather wet and chilly run-up to the even colder winter season - low temperatures and rain, much like our summer but with even less fun and more snow. At times like these, Munich folks look to warmer climes to escape the dreary weather we are experiencing here. For this year, TME wants to recommend a charming escape to the California wine and redwood country, Monte Rio! Situated on the Russian River, Monte Rio Cottages...

Travelling to Cuba, history and beaches

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

Let's start our trip in La Havana, the capital city of Cuba, a city in which time has stood still since the sixties. Wherever you go you can see grafitti like "Cuba Libre", which alludes to the revolution. One of the main atractions is La Havana Vieja, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO; the old side of the city, full of both cubans and tourists, can be toured in one morning or a whole day if you have time.       The principal places to visit are The Cathedral Square, the Arms Square,...

Travelling by the Romantic Road

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

The Romantic Road is one of the main destinations chosen when you travel across Germany. It is a trip through medieval castles, palaces and old cities that keep their essence intact as years go by.
It is a world which seems stopped in history and which allows us to travel in time back to the Middle Age.
It joins the cities of Wuzburg and Fussen. Wuzburg is in Bavaria, located along the river Main. It is the episcopal home. One of the places that can be visit is the amazing Festung Marienberg,...

181º Oktoberfest 2014

March 17, 2025 • 12:00 AM

" O' zapft is! " it means " is already open", the Mayor opens at twelve o'clock of the night the first beer keg in the tent Schottenhammel, twelve cannon salvos are fired from the steps of the statue that represents Baviera, this is the signal for the Wiesnwirte (the owners of the beer) to start serving beer. The origin of the Oktoberfest dates since 1810, when the prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12 October 1810. The...

German PKV Insurance

German Private Health Insurance

Health Insurance in Germany is compulsory and sometimes complicated, not to mention expensive. As an expat, you are required to navigate this landscape within weeks of arriving, so check our FAQ on PKV. For our guide on resources and access to agents who can give you a competitive quote, try our PKV Cost comparison tool.

Hospitals

Hospital and Clinic Directory

Germany is famous for its medical expertise and extensive number of hospitals and clinics. See this comprehensive directory of hospitals and clinics across the country, complete with links to their websites, addresses, contact info, and specializations/services.

Events

Upcoming Events

8MM Live: Ryder The Eagle

Date: 12 Nov | Location: Berlin, 8MM BarRyder The Eagle returns to 8MM Bar in Berlin for a unique live performance. Doors open at 19:00, with the show starting at 20:30. Known as a DIY hero, fallen Romeo, and karaoke enthusiast, the Mexico-based French singer-songwriter brings an art-rock flair,...

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