Why Mostar needs more than just a day trip
Why Mostar needs more than just a day trip Our last time in Mostar was back in 2014. We were happy to revisit Mostar this time around, it’s a very pretty city unique to the region (I like to say that …
Flixbus in the Balkans (the good and the bad)
Flixbus makes bus travel though the Balkans better I’ve often written about what a shitfest Balkan travel is. Dirty buses that have no bathrooms, with miserable service and where a 4 hour scheduled …
It’s not my favorite place. But here’s why Nuremberg is worth a Visit
Why Nuremberg is worth a Visit Nuremberg isn’t my favorite place. It’s not my mom’s either*. I’ve always thought the city gave off a dark, gloomy vibe. That might have something to do with the dark …
Why Erfurt might be Germany’s most underrated tourist destination
Why Erfurt might be Germany’s most underrated tourist destination I had never heard of Erfurt. It was when planning our 2 week trip through the former East Germany that my mother mentioned Erfurt. …
Around Prague Airport…and getting to the city center
All about Prague Airport I recently had a reader write me about Prague Airport. She was coming in on an international flight and was a bit anxious. She had heard about corrupt Prague taxis and didn’t …
Which city to Visit: Leipzig or Dresden?
Which city to Visit: Leipzig or Dresden? Updated July 2024. I wrote about our very short stay in Leipzig: Leipzig and the Worst Airbnb host in the World. We were barely in Leipzig for 24 hours. But it …
Visiting the really pretty town of Coburg, Germany
If you’re like me, you’ve probably never heard of the pretty town of Coburg. It was our first stop on a 2 week trip through Germany. A couple of interesting facts about this Franconian …
The beautiful city of Lviv (in photos)
The beautiful city of Lviv (in photos) I´ve previously written about Lviv, calling Lviv the most underrated city in Europe. We had enjoyed it so much that we decided to come back for a 2nd …
Doing circles, German citizenship, funny/interesting observances, Plans…
I have done one of these newsletters in 5 months so I figured one was due. I’m currently at the end of a 2 week trip through Germany with my mom. There’s more to this trip than sightseeing …