In case you've been living under a rock for the last couple of months, or you somehow managed to skip the 90's and early 2000's, Pokémon Go is a new, popular mobile application (or, as Google puts it, a free-to-play location-based, augmented reality game developed by Niantic for iOS and Android devices) that allows you to wander through nature capturing Pokémon and hatching Poké eggs. No idea what a Pokémon is? Well, allow me (a child of the 90's) to explain. (No seriously, where have you been this entire time? Saturn? The Moon? No worries, we'll get you caught up).
The Westvleteren 12 Trappist beer, brewed by the monks at the St. Sixtus Abbey, is one of the most coveted beers in the world by beer connoisseurs. It is also one of the most exclusive beers in the world, as the only place authorized to sell the beer is at the St. Sixtus Abbey in West Flanders, Belgium. There are websites that offer to sell the beer, but this is often at an outrageous cost to the buyer, and against the wishes of the monks that brew the beer. While in Germany, why not make a trip to the Abbey in West Flanders, Belgium, to buy some beer yourself. The beers from Westvleteren are listed as some of the best beers in the world, and twice listed as THE best rated beer in the world.
We´ve created this card in hopes of saving you money, so please read below to find out how it works. The Together Card is a prepaid dining card that is given out by restaurants that work together with our magazine. This card is only given out to Americans living in Germany on official military or government orders and their affiliates - as it can only be filled up in conjunction with a VAT form! The Together Card has our logo on one side and the restaurant´s logo on the other. For example, here you can see the Schwabengarten´s Together Card:
The Schwabengarten, located in 70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen, is one of the first, of hopefully many, restaurants to join us! This card offers you the possibility of eating your meals at the Schwabengarten tax free. Just bring your VAT form with you and ask for the Together Card at the register. Here you can fill up your card with varying amounts (100 EUR / 150 EUR / 200 EUR / 250 EUR / 300 EUR / etc.). What this means is that all future snacks, meals and drinks at the Schwabengarten will be tax free when purchased with your Together Card. Even if you´re just buying your kids an ice cream, or you are stopping in for the occasional weekend beer; why not get everything 19% off!
The Schwabengarten has been using the Together Card since the middle of May and more restaurants are sure to follow. If you´d like your favorite restaurant or cafe to take the Together Card then please send us an email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with the restaurant´s name, address and contact information, so we can get in touch with the owners.
Germany is a beautiful country, I´ll say it time and time again. I´m a child of mixed cultures, and I may have been born in America, but deep in my heart, Germany is my home: the lush green country side, the mountains, rivers and lakes, the castles, festivals, food, beer, soccer, it´s churches, museums, chirping birds, and even the deer in the early morning fields, these things fill my heart with joy. Germany has a rich, and yes sometimes dark, history, but all of this makes Germany unique and amazing. There is plenty to do and see within this country alone, but another one of the things that I love about Germany is that it´s located right in the center of Europe. So it´s a great location to start a trip from; you won´t have to drive, or fly, too far to get to some of the most breathtaking and exciting places in the world.
Germany`s Transportation Innovation
If there`s one thing Germany is famous for, it`s the autobahn. Started in 1929, it now spans more than 12,950 km or 8,047 miles across the country, even crossing into Belgium, The Netherlands, Denmark, Poland, The Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, and France (but always watch for tolls when crossing into other countries). Really there are few places that can`t be reached using one of the world`s most famous highways - and the autobahn can offer you a fun, fast, and at many times scenic roadway to your destination. So feel free to hit the highway, go on that amazing road trip you`ve always dreamed about! Germany offers you a wonderful four seasons and plenty to do - but before you go, here are a few important facts - and busted myths - about driving on the German autobahn.