Germany
Peak – summer time: June – August. Warm and sunny. The country can become very busy, particularly bigger cities.
Shoulder: May & September – November. These months offer decent weather to be outside. Not as hot or cold.
Off-Peak: December – April. These months are cold. However, you can experience Christmas markets in November and December.
Credit cards are widely accepted throughout England. ATMs are very accessible if needed.
Network Reality: My international roaming plan through our US carrier worked well everywhere.
Power & Plugs: Germany uses Type F plugs. The voltage is 230V.
My favorite moment in Germany was accidentally getting “locked in” at the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom). I made it to the roof just before the doors closed for the day, and suddenly, I was completely alone. While the cathedral below is a masterpiece, being on that roof terrace in total solitude was a different world. It’s a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best way to experience a monumental space is to be the last one out the door.