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4711--the original cologne

Written by camera-gal on September 19, 2000

  • What trip to Cologne would be complete without some cologne? 4711 Original Eau de Cologne is the most famous of its kind. The legend begins in 1792 when a monk gave a young couple a...
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Kolsch

Written by camera-gal on September 11, 2000

  • Whether it's Dom or Fruh, it's all Kolsch. Cologne is just one beer center out of several in Germany. And it's famous for it's light, golden beer--Ko:lsch. Kolsch beer is made exclusively in Cologne and most...

Romance capital of the Rhine

Written by irac on October 15, 2004

  • I hadn't been properly back to Cologne since 1999, and then it was as a boxer and I was with friends. I'd been previously as a teen, but only now, in 2004, could I...

Riesling

Written by camera-gal on October 4, 2000

  • It's one of my favorite wines. It can be compared to no other. Riesling is clear, clean and fresh. I think you'll soon discover the finer qualities Riesling offers when it comes...

Cheers in Cologne

Written by Eve Carr on January 28, 2002

  • Beer has been produced in Germany for centuries, and one of the pleasures of visiting this country is to taste the various regional specialty beers. With just a few basic ingredients: hops, barley malt,...

Indoors or Out, Cologne Offers Variety

Written by Eve Carr on January 27, 2002

  • Enjoy Cologne—Indoors and Out When you come to Cologne, bring your Rollerblades™, scooter, bike, skateboard, wheelchair—or just your feet—and be prepared to enjoy the outdoors. When the weather’s good (and sometimes even when it isn’t),...
Cologne Pride 2005

Cologne Pride 2005

Written by lamtrc on August 9, 2005

  • Being so proud to be the gayest city in Germany, Cologne doesn't have a Pride Day, but a Pride "Month" each year. During the last 3 days, they have outdoor events including street vendors,...
Koblenz

Day trip to Koblenz

Written by Globe on August 25, 2002

  • A good day trip from Cologne can be to travel south to Koblenz. This trip offers beautiful scenery along the Rhine River. Once you arrive in the town, head for the Deutsches Eck,...

Tip for the Train

Written by camera-gal on May 12, 2001

  • Be sure you are boarding the right train while traveling through Germany! My friend, who is German, bought our tickets. I figured as long as I was with her, she'd keep me in line. I'm...
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