Helau! Helau! or Kölle alaaf! Karneval

Germany has started its Carnival party, and oh what a party. The festivities are different depending on which region or which city you end up in, but I think it is safe to say it is a big party. "The...

Amazing Day in Köln, Germany! Starbucks AND the Zoo

My wife and I went to the Zoo and to Starbucks on the very same day. Out of control. It was her birthday.

Cologne Carnival Hits High Gear

Every year Cologne, Germany celebrates Carnival, a tradition almost as old as the history of the city itself. The fasting associated with Lent before Easter is called "Fastnacht" or "Karnival"...