Having lived four years in Germany I enjoyed many opportunities to travel by train. Most of my experiences were excellent, a couple were crazy, and one fell under, “It should have appeared on America’s Funniest Home Videos.” European trains are generally sleek, comfortable and well equipped. Occassionally when you ride a short distance train for […]
European Train Travel
Reaching the Sights and Delights of Hiddensee
To fully enjoy the sights and delights of Hiddensee requires a bit of preparation. Because Hiddensee is off the beaten path a phrase book and dictionary are essential. When I visited Hiddensee most people I encountered spoke only a smattering of English. That said I was certainly able to use my limited German to figure out menus and signs or ask a […]