Looking Back at the Christmas Market
Passing through the stalls at the market was interesting, but what we really needed first was some money. We eventually found a big bank with rows and rows of ATMs. Withdrawing money was painless at the time, but when we returned home we were very disturbed to see all those ATM fees assessed by both the European banks AND our own. In some cases an additional surcharge was charged. Next time, I will use my credit union credit card for EVERYTHING since they charge none of these fees.
As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more 
