Kölsch
Time for some German beer just as the locals drink it… Kölsch – this is a brief summary of Wikipedia‘s definition of Kölsch: “Kölsch (also spelled Koelsch) is a local beer specialty that is brewed in...
View ArticleIntroduction to Cologne
Step into my shoes… we are spending the month in Cologne. Cologne, a beautiful city situated on the River Rhine is going to be our first Destination of the Month for January 2013. We are going together...
View ArticleCologne Cathedral: Gothic, Imposing and Free
Cologne is our Destination of the Month for January 2013 at inmyshoestravel.com. Today, step into my shoes as we are visiting Cologne’s magnificent cathedral… The almost-black, Gothic cathedral is the...
View ArticleMarket Magic in Cologne
Sizzling sausages, barbecued beef, steaming gluwein, interesting gifts, colourful arrays of handcrafted lamps, hustle, bustle and jolliness… These are all the things that spring to mind when I remember...
View ArticleSauna in the Snow
When we finally reached Claudius Terme Cologne spa at 7pm after a freezing half hour walk in the dark we entered through the door shivering and brushing the snow off ourselves. At the entrance desk...
View ArticleStreet Food in Cologne
Learning your knofibrot from your snitzel and your kölsch from your zunfttpunk is one of the most fun experiences in Cologne. Here’s a guide to get you started… Street food is normally associated with...
View ArticleStrange German Restaurants
Eating in Germany, or at least in Cologne, is a strange affair sometimes. As Cologne is our Destination of the Month right now, I thought I’d mention a very popular and typical restaurant there… It’s...
View ArticleCologne Philharmonic
If you like listening to wonderful orchestra music or if you just need to get out of the cold and do something different, go and listen to the Philharmonic Orchestra near the Ludwig Museum and the...
View ArticleCruise the Rhine
A cruise on the River Rhine is one of the nicest ways to enjoy the city of Cologne; you get a completely different perspective of the layout of the city and you get to enjoy wonderful views in the...
View ArticleChoCologne
If you are going to visit Cologne, how can you not give in to chocolate temptation and visit it’s chocolate museum? I certainly gave in to my sweet tooth when I was there… Step into my shoes for our...
View ArticleMy First Impressions of Germany
Step into my winter boots and discover Germany… I’m just in Cologne for the Christmas markets for a few days with Toni, my boyfriend. We only just arrived from Mallorca… It’s amazing how a place only...
View ArticleFive Things to do in Cologne
Well, once again I am on my travels! I have just left Mallorca for a few days to visit Cologne (or in German, Köln) to get into the Christmas mood at the weihnachtsmarkts - known to most of us as...
View ArticleAll we want is a Ticket!
When we landed in Cologne we went straight to the train station in the airport. Easy (we thought). Wrong. My boyfriend Toni and I consider ourselves well-travelled. I would even go so far as to say...
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