Book excerpt: Those Crazy Germans! gives you the inside scoop on the people and the culture so you can get the most out of your trip to Germany. Go beyond the stereotypes and get in touch with the Germans you never knew existed. Filled with practical travel tips and cultural insights, you'll travel Germany like a pro." • Do you want to learn the history of a town or city without knowing anything more than its name? • Do you want to know the tricks to navigating Germany’s Autobahns and railways so you travel like a native? • Do you want to know Germans’ secrets for relaxation that you can easily and affordably enjoy as well? • Do you want to learn about German beers and wines so you can order like a connoisseur? Those Crazy Germans! takes you where the other travel guides don't go. Through a combination of observations, tips and historical & cultural insights all written in a relaxed and cheerful style, this book takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the Germany that the Germans know. Perfect for reading on the plane or train, Those Crazy Germans! is the fun way to get to know Germany. • Learn how hundreds of years of traditions manifest themselves in modern day Germany. • Learn the customs and quirks of German restaurants and hotels. • Learn the insiders’ tips to Oktoberfest, Karneval and hundreds of other festivals so that you too can party like a native. • Learn about Germany’s unusual do’s and don’ts. • Learn how to see towns and cities the way the Germans see them. Most travel guides give you the necessary “go here, see this”, “eat here, stay there” details, but are short on insight and cultural knowledge. Those Crazy Germans! bridges the gap by providing the essential and often unknown cultural insights and perspective that lets you truly experience the people and the country.