Ileana Henaway

I never thought of travel as something separate from life. For me, it has always been woven into ordinary days.

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Sunrise over sandstone cliffs and the Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland, eastern Germany.

Best Places to Visit in Eastern Germany: A Practical Guide

A practical guide to choosing between Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Potsdam, Görlitz, Meissen, Spreewald, Saxon Switzerland, Magdeburg and smaller historic towns.

Sep 14, 2026

Aerial view contrasting Hamburg’s harbor with Bavarian Alpine peaks and villages in southern Germany.

Northern Germany vs Southern Germany: How to Choose

Weigh coastal cities against Alpine peaks, castles, cuisine, trains and budgets to decide whether northern or southern Germany is better for your next trip.

Aug 25, 2026