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…
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The 5 absolute best cities for Christmas Markets in Germany
Few European holiday traditions hold a candle to the classic Christmas Markets in Germany—they are often web-copied and imitated, but…
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The Disneyland of Christmas markets: a day trip to Esslingen, Germany
When I was planning my German Christmas market tour last year, I had one absolute rule: I needed to set…
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The complete guide to Germany’s scenic timber-frame road
One of the main reasons I wanted to take a road trip along the legendary German Timber-Frame Road (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße)…
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Is Stade the prettiest village on Germany’s framework road?
I had only vaguely heard of the Hanseatic League before I arrived in Stade as part of my itinerary along…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Winter in Berlin: snowy magic, Christmas markets, and East vs. West
When one thinks of winter in Germany, one of the first things to come to mind is, naturally, the famous…
