Whitney H. asks: Can anyone tell me any information on Germany? Likes or dis-likes? Experiences? Must knows? ETC. We just found out we are pcsing there and kind of "confused" on where to start haha. Thank you in advance :)
Gabi M. says: Check out "Live Like a German" on facebook. It has some good info.
Andrea R. says: Good town good area! You can get to Garmisch Munich Crystal Factories Poland and Czech easily.
Chris D. says: Go to Bamberg Garrison's webpage on google. Bamberg is very nice kinda small in between Schwienfurt and Bayrueth. Very close to nurnberg too!! Car shipping takes 35 days HHG 45 days. If you live off post get a realtor to get what you want.
Monica D. says: Volksmarches and castles ♥
Nancy R. says: Rainy!!!! Make friends don't be afraid to get out and see Germany by yourself or with your husband. Try to learn some basic phrases because you will get more respect from the Germans. Eat a doner!!!
Christina D. says: LOVE LOVE LOVED IT OVER THERE! Haven't been back since my dad was in but Im sure hoping we do soon:)
Loyce F. says: Gosh! I don't think I can add anything else to what everyone has already said! :D See as much as you can make plans every weekend to see Europe. Not sure if they still offer "USO tours" but those are pretty inexpensive and worth every dime when you let someone else do the drving. Go to Russia! We did a one week tour through the USO highly recommend that trip :D All the Best!
Friedhelm I. says: Great advice especially learning some basic language to use while off post. Germans do tend to respect the effort if not the outcome so much. Look into DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn) for Eurail Passes 9 days or more for really enjoying travel throughout Germany and the rest of Europe! In restaurants I recommend ordering what they are known for...fish in a fish restaurant etc. if you are not sure--ask them what their "Haus Spezialitaet is...they will tell you and round up the bill a little being careful not to tip like an "ugly American" who doesn't know any better. Enjoy Germany's scenery especially the clean streets and the mountains in the southern Alps!
Tabby R. says: we just left Germany and were in K-town as it is affectionately know to Americans. AKA Kaiserslautern. If you decide to live off post do not take the first house you are shown and be sure to meet the landlord and get references. they will screw you big time. we moved from off post to on and im glad we did. we had a townhouse on ba
Christine S. says: Absolutely LOVE GERMANY!!! Do everything everyone has said most important get out and explore. You will fall in love. We bought a book called "365 days one day trips in Germany" and did it all! So much fun and my kids remember it all. I do recommend buying a couple of air conditioners before your household gets packed. It gets hot in Germany during the summer and most houses don't have central air. Buy the free standing portable ones. They are quite expensive in Germany and sometimes hard to come by I had two and I was so happy someone told me this in advanced. Have fun and God Bless :)
Tasha G. says: Lucky you get to go to Bavaria which can not be confused with the ktown area. People are very friendly and pro American in that part of Germany. Good luck you are going to love it.
Amanda K. says: It is awesome take advantage start saving now and travel lots while your here! Embrace the german culture and language. USO has german language classes I highly suggest taking one! We are in the Ktown area and it is good the christmas markets are awesome. Again just travel as much as possible. I hope you enjoy your time in Germany! :)
Jody St Clair I've never been but my best friend is there now and her advice is always do the EFMP and start the passport process ASAP if you don't already have them. They could cause a delay in you going. Good luck and enjoy your adventure!