Growing up, I couldn't get enough of the Dear America and Royal Diaries series. Reading the "diary" of Elizabeth I sparked an early interest in the Tudors. On my first trip to London as a college freshman, I was beyond excited to visit Hampton Court Palace. I'd studied Henry VII and the Tudor era quite … Continue reading Visiting Hampton Court Palace from London
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A Fairytale Day at Neuschwanstein
During a September visit to Europe this past fall, I was in Munich for five days to coincide with Oktoberfest. Even though the festival was the main reason we chose to visit Munich as part of the trip, I knew Munich and Bavaria had a lot to offer, and was excited to explore as much … Continue reading A Fairytale Day at Neuschwanstein