Ohh, Germany. The land of breathtaking alpine scenery, fairy tale villages dotted with half timbered houses, hearty and delectable cuisine, stunning castles and not to mention, delicious German beer. Although many people associate Germany with the horrible events of WWII, Germany is now a multicultural country with kindhearted people and is known to have some […]
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Marienplatz from above – Munich’s most beautiful vantage points
I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely LOVE taking photos of a city, town, or village from a high vantage point. I literally make it my mission to try to get that coveted bird’s eye view of as many rooftops as possible. There’s just something special about viewing a city from above. The […]
Exploring the vibrant and bustling port city of Hamburg, Germany
Located in heart of northern Germany, Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city. After previously visiting Frankfurt and Munich during my journey through Germany, I could tell that Hamburg had a much larger presence, but perhaps that was due to being surrounded by the North Sea and the Elbe River. Known worldwide as a busy port […]
A city guide to exploring Bremen, Germany
Bremen is a picturesque city that is located in Northern Germany. A city that is as eclectic as it is historic, there are a bunch of neat things to keep you occupied if you’re stopping in for a full day. It was one of my favourite cities that I had the chance to explore during […]
Spending a gorgeous autumn day visiting Neuschwanstein Castle
Ever since I first saw a photo of Neuschwanstein Castle surrounded by bright autumn leaves, I knew I had to visit it during that time of year. When I booked my trip to Germany, I purposely researched the time of year that the autumn foliage would be at its peak, so that I could be […]
How to spend a day discovering Hannover, Germany
Where do I start with Hannover? The hometown to one of the greatest bands ever, The Scorpions, this city was a absolute gem! I LOVED it there! The cute little small town feel to it with its Old Town centre was a German dream come true. Here’s a list of how I spent a full […]
Frankfurt, Germany – How to spend a day exploring Germany’s financial hub
To be completely honest, while I was travelling through Germany, Frankfurt was nowhere near my radar of places to check out. Frankfurt is also commonly known as Frankfurt am Main, or Mainhatten and definitely has that “Big City” feel. It was so different from the smaller cities and towns I had visited. Frankfurt is the […]
How to spend a day exploring Heidelberg, Germany
Heidelberg is a charming and delightful city situated on the Neckar River in south-west Germany. Although relatively small in size, Heidelberg is bustling with tourists and university students throughout the year. Heidelberg, also known as the City of Romance, is a popular destination due to its romantic and picturesque cityscape, including Heidelberg Castle (Heidelberg Schloss) […]
How to spend 48 hours in Munich
So, you’ve landed in Germany and chances are that your first city stop will be in Munich, or München as it’s known as by most Europeans. Munich is the third largest city in Germany, after Berlin and Hamburg, and the 12th biggest city of the European Union. If you love great beer, history, architecture and […]
7 German cities I fell in love with
Ahhh, Germany. The land of amazing beer, beautiful scenery, tasty pretzels and castles galore! Did I mention how GOOD the beer is? It’ll change your life if you’ve never had it. Anyway, I’m getting distracted and would like an ice cold Paulaner right about now. *Goes to fridge to grab said can of Paulaner* There […]