detail of Cathedral in Metz

Traveling on Our Own

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January 17th 2009
Yesterday right after class ended I went with a group of girls to Trier, Germany. It is right near the border and it was only 6 Euros round trip ticket! (We have Jumbo cards that allows us to not have to pay for a train/bus ticket ever in Luxembourg). Trier was a huge shopping place (even my host mom said so). Its all cute shops along the cobblestone side walks and open areas with people everywher ... read more

Europe » Germany » Rhineland-Palatinate » Trier

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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