An unidentified female traveler travels throughout Germany with her husband, Karl. They travel through many small German towns via the AutoBahn. The author of the diary's husband, Karl, works in the automobile industry and travels to many different countries and cities without the author trying to make business deals. While her husband is traveling on business, the author stays with friends, shops, eats at fine restaurants, and takes day trips to small German towns. She remarks on the quality of the services she receives while abroad and also details encounters with locals and other tourists.