Those Crazy Germans! : A Lighthearted Guide to Germany

Heading to Germany? Get the inside scoop on the people and the culture - how they work and play, wine and dine and think and act. You just might be surprised. Those Crazy Germans! goes beyond the stereotypes and puts you in touch with the Germans you never knew existed. It is a quick, easy-to-read and lighthearted book that explores the lesser-known side of Germany and the Germans.

This travel book takes you where the other travel guides don't go. Those Crazy Germans! peels back the typical front that most tourists see and gives you insights into how to really experience the country and the people. Those Crazy Germans! is targeted at the leisure traveler that wants to get the most out of his or her limited time in the country. Through a combination of observations, tips and historical & cultural insights all written in a relaxed and cheerful style, you will pick up a knowledge and understanding of Germany that ordinarily would require a lengthy stay to attain. Other guides tell you where to go and what to see, Those Crazy Germans! takes you behind the scenes and introduces you to the Germany that the Germans know. The book is filled with practical tips and suggestions as well as historical and cultural anecdotes designed to make your experience more complete and rewarding.

Steve Somers is a self-proclaimed Germanophile. A lover of (nearly) all things German, Steve has been fascinated with Germany since his college days when he first began studying the German language. Steve has studied, worked and lived in Germany and traveled the country extensively, including places usually only frequented by Germans themselves. When not dreaming of Germany, Steve is professionally employed in the finance arena, having held a variety of corporate financial positions and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Steve is a graduate of Lehigh University and resides in suburban Philadelphia with his wife, Danielle and family.