Travel Articles

Here are some articles written by members of the AWC Hamburg, Copyright ©2005-2006 AWC Hamburg

Hamburg Sights

A Bit of Orlando in Hamburg?

Mary W gives suggestions for enjoying Hamburg by bicycle and on foot.

Fast Getaways (...from Housework, Husbands, Jobs...!)

Suggestions by AWC members of short outings in and around Hamburg.

Planten un Blomen

Jessica G introduces you to the collection of gardens known as "Hamburg's Green Lungs". Along with roses and Japanese Tea Ceremonies, you will find many children's activities.

The Quiet Way: a Visit to Friedhof Ohlsdorf

Hamburg is home to the world's largest cemetary. Coppelia H B takes you through this beautiful place, complete with lakes, chapels, angels and rose gardens.

"Rubber Pancakes and Breakfast with the Beatles"

Marcie J provides a delightful review of a vintage guitar and drum exhibit, on display at the Museum fuer Hamburgische Geschichte on October 21 and 22, 2006.

Travel in Germany

Bargain Hunting in Germany

Nancy W tells you where to find the greatest bargains in crystal, porcelain, Christmas ornaments, and much more.

The Externsteine

Osanna V visits the Teutoburger Wald to see the Externsteine, a natural rock formation recognised as a place of power and a sacred site since ancient times.

Fehmarn: the Sunshine Island

Vicki F-M suggests a visit to Fehmarn, a lovely island just one and a half hours from Hamburg.

Hike the Heide

Mary W takes you one hour south of Hamburg to Germany's first nature reserve. Enjoy a 10 km hike through 50,000 acres of heather, including Wilseder Berg (169m/554ft), the highest point of the northern German lowlands.

Hitting the Beach This Summer

Deirdre M describes all kinds of beach trips around Hamburg, from easy day trips to longer, overnight excursions.

Ich weiss ein Haus am See

Cynthia E recommends a charming hotel, Ich weiss ein Haus am See, located just a short distance from Hamburg in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Travel in Europe

The Beautiful Buddhists of Bordeaux

Nancy J shares experiences from a retreat at Plum Village in France.

Bewitching Budapest

Nancy W describes a recent visit to this enchanting city on the Danube River.

Exotic Eastern Europe

Kirsten G relates the highlights of a trip through Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Eastern Germany.

London: English Light at 18 Folgate Street

Jenny M recommends a museum house to visit in London.

"Old" Jersey

Osanna V describes her home island of Jersey, Channel Islands.

A Romantic Retreat: The Amalfi Coast

Cornelia K describes a romantic wedding anniversary holiday in and around the beautiful Italian town of Positano.

A Well-Kept Secret

Osanna V shares a tip on a beautiful, little-known area of Spain.

Other Travel

Healing in Beijing

Patricia R describes a memorable trip to China.

Hong Kong: A Family Adventure

Melissa A reflects on her time living in Hong Kong.

Seven Years in Asia

Alice L-A talks about her time living Taiwan, Malaysia and China.

A Tale from the Land of the Morning Calm

Shauna K relates her adventures living and traveling in Korea.

The Tibetan Dream

Shelly S describes her adventures in China, Pakistan, India, Nepal and Tibet.

The Yankee Candle Flagship Store

Sigrid M describes a visit to the main Yankee Candle store in Massachusetts.

Travel Planning

Flying "Budget Airlines": A Cautionary Tale

Adele R warns that the low prices advertised by budget airlines may not be as good as they seem.

Using the World Wide Web to See the World

Kirsten G gives lots of suggestions for planning your next trip using the resources of the internet.

General Travel Articles

Chopsticks and Manners: Philadelphia Style

Sus E-B shares memories of childhood trips to Chinese restaurants.

Dunk Him

Marianne I describes an exciting and memorable canoe trip.

Johannes Swims

Beatrice S describes a friend's son's adventures competing in swimming championships in Hamburg and Barcelona.

Travel Update for German Citizens

Jennifer M writes that as of October 1, 2003, there are new travel guidelines for German citizens.

  Hotels for Women (Frauenhotels)

Many cities in Europe have hotels just for women that are often in great locations and cheaper than regular commercial hotels. Here are two hotels recommended by members:

The Lady's First Frauen Hotel (http://www.ladysfirst.ch) in Zürich, Switzerland, provides a luxurious environment for women only.

• "Exclusively for women, a design hotel has been created in a beautiful turn-of-the-century building with functional, warm and stylish hotel rooms, a wellness zone with steambath and different saunas and showers, with rooms for massage and cosmetic treatments, a solarium, foot baths and a splendid roof top terrace with a panoramic view over the city, the lake and the mountains."



• "The non-profit operating company behind the hotel has not only the aim of creating an enjoyable and relaxing alternative for the travelling business women but also creates a dozen job positions within the hotel for long-term unemployed women who thus will be re-integrated into the working process."

The Hotel Intermezzo (http://www.hotelintermezzo.de/indexe.htm) in Berlin is recommended by members Kirsten G and Mary W, who stayed there during the Berlin Film Festival in February 2003. It is located less than 10 minutes walk from Potsdamer Platz, has a great, inexpensive breakfast buffet, and is very reasonably priced.