What’s Heidelberg (Germany) like? Our thoughts
What’s Heidelberg like? Heidelberg is a pretty city that actually reminded us of Salzburg: about the same size and population, a large castle with great views overlooking a river spanned by …
Highlights of a trip to Venice, Italy. And why proposing on a gondola is not a good idea…
Every corner of Venice is another painting. Three days we walked the city, usually getting lost. Tons of alleys, little bridges over canals, squares with churches. The detail is everywhere and the …
Highlights of a visit to Berchtesgaden and Lake Konigsee, Germany
Highlights of a visit to Berchtesgaden and Lake Konigsee. Berchtesgaden is a small town situated in the Alps, just across the border in Germany and about an hour from Salzburg. It’s a beautiful little …
What to see and do in Salzburg, Austria. And how many days to spend.
What to see and do in Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg is an incredibly attractive city filled with churches, squares with fountains, and a huge castle that looms over everything. Lots of trendy cafes …
A Visit to Reutte and the Ehrenberg Castle Ensemble, Austria
A Visit to Reutte and the Ehrenberg Castle Ensemble (Austria) About 20km from touristy Fussen, across the border and in the Austrian Alps, is the pretty little town of Reutte. Located in a large green …
Fussen to Neuschwanstein…and what you need to know about Germany’s most famous castle
Fussen to Neuschwanstein…and what you need to know about Neuschwanstein Fussen is a cute little town 2 hours by train from Munich, full of cafes, restaurants, and tourist shops. …
24 hours in Munich, Germany
24 hours in Munich Germany. I’ve been to Munich several times, having seen it change from a sleepy, regional capital to a vibrant, dynamic and cosmopolitan city. On this trip I had 24 hours in Munich, …
Why you should Visit the beautiful Bavarian city of Regensburg, Germany
Why you should Visit Regensburg Regensgurg is one of the oldest towns in Germany and was once the capital of Bavaria. The city amazed me. First of all, the Cathedral is stupendous. The French inspired …