Germany Travel Planning with Cate

Cate from MyGermanyVacation.com
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The Germany Travel Planning Podcast is the go-to resource for anyone planning a trip to Germany—or even just dreaming of one. Hosted by Cate from MyGermanyVacation.com, this show provides practical travel information, insider tips, trip reports, and more to help travelers explore Germany and surrounding countries with confidence. Aaron (MGV co-founder and Cate's husband) frequently joins the show, along with special guests who share their expertise and experiences.  Whether you're deciding where to go, how to navigate Germany’s trains, what to pack, or how to find hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots, the Germany Travel Planning Podcast offers valuable insights to make every trip smoother and more enjoyable. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

  1. Oct 24

    Ep 60 | Europa Park, Paragliding Over a Castle, Paris & More: A Family's Spring Break Adventure

    Imagine running off the side of a mountain and soaring over Neuschwanstein Castle. That's just one of the many amazing experiences Caitlin, her husband, and their 8-year-old son had on their spring break trip to Germany and France.  In today’s episode, Caitlin and I talk all about their spring break trip, which she planned around her adventurous young son who’s in a German immersion school in the US. Caitlin used our DIY Germany Travel Planner to find attractions and hotels along her road trip route and I loved hearing all about their trip!  In this episode we talk about: Paragliding off Tegelberg over Neuschwanstein castle Europa Park - how it compares to Disney and how many days to spend there The nature area only 10 minutes from Neuschwanstein Castle that most visitors drive right pastThe best tine to see Marienbrücke The Austrian Ehrenberg castle ruin and highline suspension bridge Seeing a local Pippi Longstocking play in German in Munich  Kid-friendly hotels in Munich and Europa Park, including one with cars right in the lobbyThe Eiffel Tower and Paris park experiences they found magicalCaitlin's advice for fitting a lot into a week without wearing everyone out - and more! If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  2. Oct 9

    Ep 59 | From Birthplace to Finish Line: A Multi-Generational Road Trip in Germany & Austria

    Tabbetha Richardson had been promising her daughter for years that she'd take her to see where she was born in Germany.   They recently made it happen with a multi-generational road trip through Germany and Austria. A few years ago I helped Tabbetha plan her first trip back to Germany with her grandson, so it was such a treat to hear about this one - which included  running a half marathon, running into someone who remembered Tabbetha’s grandson from her trip with him a few years ago, and an unplanned stop that turned out to be her favorite of the whole trip.  In this episode, Tabbetha and I talk about: What it's like to go back to Germany 37 years after living there with the militaryBreaking up a 7-hour drive from northern to southern Germany with a stop that turned out to be her favorite of the tripWhere they stayed in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Munich, and Salzburg The tours that were worth every euro and how they made the best of a booking mistakeWhether a visit to Hallstatt lives up to the hypePacking and other tipsIf you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  3. Sep 24

    58 | What's It Like to Visit 3 Countries in 8 Days by Train? [Trip Report]

    Can you really visit Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, and London by train in 8 days as a family with teens? Yes - and my guest today is here to talk all about it!  If you're weighing up a multi-country itinerary, are considering traveling by train or are seeking tips for planning a fast-paced trip, you'll love this trip report episode with Nathan.  We talk about:  Why Nathan and his wife chose Hamburg as their Germany destination Booking the trains when the route they planned wasn't running that weekWhether 1st class was worth it How to include a stopover in Cologne when you're traveling with luggageHow the navigated a tight connection in Mannheim  Highlights from Hamburg, Paris and London What Nathan would tell any family thinking about fitting 4 cities into one weekIf you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  4. Sep 13

    Ep 57 | Beyond Bavaria: The Germany Most Visitors Never See

    If you're wondering what else to do and see in Germany beyond the destinations you always year about, this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing a conversation I had with Lynne Nieman over on her Wander Your Way podcast. She invited me on her show to share my favorite destinations in Germany and also go deeper into the parts of Germany most first-time visitors don't know about. In this episode we talk about:  My top three German cities  Seeing Berlin's layered history without spending your whole trip getting from place to placeUsing Freiburg as your base for the Black ForestThe northern islands most first-time visitors don't know Germany hasTrains vs. a rental car and how to choose transport for your trip Getting around comfortably when you don't speak GermanChristmas markets - and a mistake too many travelers unknowingly make My personal history and relationship with Germany If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  5. Aug 27

    Ep 56 | The Meals That Made Kori's Bavaria Christmas Market Road Trip Unforgettable

    If you want the food on your Germany trip to be as memorable as the sights, this episode is for you. I'm thrilled to have Kori Knappe, one of our awesome Complete Custom Itinerary clients, back on the show to talk about her favorite food experiences from her 1 week Christmas market road trip through Bavaria.  Listen in to hear about Kori's favorites so you can add them to your own itinerary:  The Nuremberg sausage restaurant that's been grilling since the 1300sChristmas market food and drink beyond GlühweinThe King Ludwig inspired 4-course dinner near Neuschwanstein Castle What a Michelin star tasting menu in Munich is really likeWhy the smallest and simplest place Kori ate at might have been the bestThen listen to Kori's trip report episode here!  For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/the-meals-that-made-koris-bavaria-christmas-market-road-trip-unforgettable/ If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  6. Aug 13

    55 | 4 Countries. 3 Weeks. 2 Teens: Planning & Enjoying an Epic Family Road Trip

    If you're thinking about a road trip through Germany and neighboring countries, this episode is for you. In this trip report episode, I talk with Angela, about her 3 week roadtrip through Slovenia, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.  Listen in to hear what renting a car and driving across four countries was like, the day in Bavaria her twin teenage boys still talk about, Angela's tips for planning and enjoying an epic vacation with teens, and more.  For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/3-weeks-4-countries-2-teens-planning-enjoying-an-epic-family-road-trip/  If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  7. Jul 30

    Ep 54 | 5 Travel Mishaps I've Had in Germany and Europe (and What Each One Taught Me)

    If you're feeling nervous about something going sideways on your Germany trip, this episode is for you. Travel mishaps happen to the best of us.  That's why today I'm sharing 5 mishaps of my own from traveling around Germany and other parts of Europe, as well as what I learned from each one and what they taught me about handling the unexpected.  None of these mishaps were much fun in the moment, but they're all stories Aaron and I still laugh about today! I hope my mishaps give you a good chuckle....but more than that, I hope you come away feeling more confident about handling whatever your trip brings.  Be sure to listen to the end for my tips for feeling less nervous and more confident about traveling to Germany! For show notes, photos, links, and helpful trip planning resources, visit > https://www.mygermanyvacation.com/5-travel-mishaps-ive-had-in-germany-and-europe-and-what-each-one-taught-me/ If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

  8. Jul 17

    Ep 53 | What You Need to Know to Use Your Phone in Europe with Michelle Chang

    Does getting your phone set up to use in Germany sound intimidating? In this episode I talk with Michelle Chang from the DIY Trip Summit and Intentional Travelers about what you need to know about using your phone in Europe so you can spend less time stressing about connectivity and more time actually enjoying your trip. If you love what we share in our podcast, just wait until you see what we can do for your trip! Complete custom itinerary + travel plan One-on-one travel planning consult with Cate Itinerary review by Cate DIY Germany travel plannerGermany train travel made easy Our recommended tours, guides, and more 15 things we take on every Germany tripOur hotel recommendationsLoving the podcast? Help us bring you more episodes! 1. Please leave a 5-star rating and review. It helps make our podcast visible to more travelers. 2. Buy us a coffee or 2. That helps support production costs.   Thank you for listening!

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The Germany Travel Planning Podcast is the go-to resource for anyone planning a trip to Germany—or even just dreaming of one. Hosted by Cate from MyGermanyVacation.com, this show provides practical travel information, insider tips, trip reports, and more to help travelers explore Germany and surrounding countries with confidence. Aaron (MGV co-founder and Cate's husband) frequently joins the show, along with special guests who share their expertise and experiences.  Whether you're deciding where to go, how to navigate Germany’s trains, what to pack, or how to find hidden gems beyond the usual tourist spots, the Germany Travel Planning Podcast offers valuable insights to make every trip smoother and more enjoyable. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

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  • Creator
    Cate from MyGermanyVacation.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 My Germany Vacation & Small Planet Studio, LLC
  • Show Website
    Germany Travel Planning with Cate

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