7 things you didn’t know about Hofbräuhaus
As you may know already, I’m not a big fan of beer in general – I much prefer rosé in…
France · Germany · Netherlands · Switzerland
An enchanting Rhine river cruise, from Basel to Amsterdam
Dotted with medieval castles and precipitous wineries, the Rhine River is exactly as picturesque as the brochures make it out…
Austria · Germany · Hungary · Slovakia · Travel Tips
My Favourite Christmas Markets in Europe
“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” -Norman Vincent Peale Arguably,…
The complete guide to the scenic German framework road
One of the main reasons why I wanted to take a road-trip along the German Half-Timbered Houses Route was because I wanted…
Is Stade the prettiest village on Germany’s framework road?
I had only vaguely heard of the Hanseatic League before I got to Stade as part of my itinerary along…
The 5 Absolute Best Cities for Christmas Markets in Germany
Few European traditions are more iconic than the famous Christmas Markets in Germany— often imitated, but never duplicated. Created in…
Esslingen Christmas Market – In Photos
One of the things I was adamant about my German Christmas markets tour last year was to set foot in…
Beautiful Berlin in Winter – In Photos
When one thinks of winter in Germany, one of the first things to come to mind is, naturally, the Christmas…
France · Germany · Netherlands · Poland · Travel Tips · United Kingdom
World War II sites in Europe – key remembrance locations
When most people think of Europe, they either think of its romantic cobblestone streets (Paris, Rome, Prague!) or its mouthwatering…