Several years ago, if you told me I'd visit Germany nearly 10 times in the course of a few years, I likely would have asked, why? It's not that I didn't think Germany was beautiful, or worthy or exploring. But, more so, there are so many other fantastic places to visit in the world- what … Continue reading 5 Magical Spots You Can’t Miss in Germany
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A Whirlwind Weekend in Cologne
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A WEEKEND IN COLOGNE When I first saw the Burg Eltz castle on Instagram, I knew I had to make it there. Looking up the castle, I realised I could visit it in a weekend if I flew into Frankfurt or Cologne. Having heard good things about the city of Cologne … Continue reading A Whirlwind Weekend in Cologne
Christmas Magic in Munich
Nowhere is the yuletide celebration more evident than at German Christmas markets. It is, after all, the country where a lot of present day holiday traditions started. German Christmas markets are like stepping back in time, usually set outdoors in charming town squares. Each market has dozens of wooden booths filled to the brim with … Continue reading Christmas Magic in Munich
A Fairytale Reality at Burg Eltz
Scrolling Instagram a few months ago, I saw one of my favourite fitness influencers was traveling through Europe. When I saw her post at Burg Eltz castle, my jaw nearly dropped- it was beautiful. Having visited Neuschwanstein, I knew Germany was home to some pretty epic castles, but I hadn’t heard of Burg Eltz before. … Continue reading A Fairytale Reality at Burg Eltz
A Weekend in Hamburg, Germany
Popping up more and more on travel blogs, including Lonely Planet's recommendation of places to visit in 2018, Hamburg was high on my list of places to check out for a weekend away from London. A short flight from England's capital, Germany's second largest city is the ideal location for a city place- easy to … Continue reading A Weekend in Hamburg, Germany
A Charming Day in Bremen, Germany
Known as one of Germany's most charming cities (actually its own state), Bremen is a perfect day trip from Hamburg. A quick 55 minute high speed train ride from Hamburg through the German countryside brings you to the smaller, picturesque city of Bremen. Even though I was only in Hamburg for a weekend, I knew … Continue reading A Charming Day in Bremen, Germany
Winter Wonderland Lives in Nuremberg
One of the first trips I began dreaming about when I moved to London last January? Exploring Europe's Christmas markets. Even though it'd be almost a year before the trip happened, I looked forward to visiting some of the famed markets I'd heard so much about from friends who've visited Europe during the holiday season. … Continue reading Winter Wonderland Lives in Nuremberg
10 Photos to Inspire a Trip to Oktoberfest
Energy in Munich during Oktoberfest is palpable, everyone seems to be buzzing with excitement. Known to most Americans as a fun drinking festival, Oktoberfest is so much more than getting your drink on with hundreds of strangers. Oktoberfest is unlike any other festival I’ve been to, in large part, because attendees really embrace the celebration’s traditions. People dressed … Continue reading 10 Photos to Inspire a Trip to Oktoberfest
Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
On a trip last fall to Europe, I spent a few days in Munich to experience Oktoberfest. With four full days planned in Munich, I knew I wanted to do more than just drink at the festival (as fun as that is 😉 ). One day, I spent the morning wandering the city and then got … Continue reading Visiting Dachau Concentration Camp
The Ultimate Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest
Energy in Munich during Oktoberfest is palpable, everyone seems to be buzzing with excitement. Known to most Americans as a fun drinking festival, Oktoberfest is so much more than getting your drink on with hundreds of strangers. Oktoberfest is unlike any other festival I’ve been to, in large part, because attendees really embrace the celebration’s traditions. … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest