Tag Archives: Germany
We’ve always visited Europe during the warmer months, but have been jotting down itinerary ideas to experience Europe’s Christmas markets for years. This year, we experienced our very first Christmas in Europe! There are many countries with Christmas markets these days, but Germany is where it all began. With this in mind, we decided to […]
As of July 2025, Neuschwanstein Castle, along with three other royal residences of King Ludwig II, has been officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! I’m slightly obsessed with castles and UNESCO heritage sites so I was very excited to hear this news. We visited this fairytale castle back on our Alps trip in […]
Aug-2023
Back in June of 2023, we spent roughly 3 weeks exploring the Dolomites, Liechtenstein, Bavarian Alps, Austrian Alps and the Julian Alps of Slovenia . We actually kicked off our summer trip with six nights in Bologna/Venice before we headed north into the Alps. (You can easily switch this portion out in the itinerary for […]
If there’s one thing we’ve learned from our travels, it’s that Europe’s true magic hides in its streets. Some of these spots are famous for a reason, but others are complete hidden gems we stumbled upon purely by accident. Grab a coffee, swipe through our favorite strolls, and get ready to plan your next adventure
Lindau is the largest Bavarian town located on the eastern shore of Lake Constance (The Bodensee known to the Germans). Connected to the mainland by two brides, the charming old island town is frequented by Europeans due to its meeting point of the Germany, Austrian, and Swiss borders. It’s an ideal getaway with the most […]
Jan-2015
If you have ever visited Germany, than you are aware of the country’s diverse beauty and wealth of natural landscapes. Oberstdorf is no exception. Two hours from Munich the Bavarian Alpine Village is a popular ski destination in winter and hiking town in summer. Once you take your eyes of the breathtaking panoramic views of […]
Sep-2014
Oktoberfest originated in 1810 as a horse race to celebrate the royal wedding of King Ludwig. Over the years it changed into what we know today — the world’s largest festival lasting 16-days with more then 6 million frenzy partakers guzzling liters of Bavarian beer clad in lederhosen. If you are attending for first time, […]