Category: Germany
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Discover Berlin Through Art and History
Berlin is the first Germany city I ever visited and remains one of my favorites to this day. Compared to the castles, the half timbered houses, and the baroque churches, however, the concrete brutalism of Berlin tends to leave something to be desired, architecturally speaking. To be fair, I’ve only ever visited the city in…
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Iconic 8-Day German Roadtrip Itinerary
Germany has a rich history and plenty of towns that reflect both its medieval past and it’s forward-thinking future. As of 2024, Germany is the seventh most visited country in the world so you know there’s got to be a ton to see and do! I have been lucky enough to visit Germany several times,…
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Highlights of Nuremberg’s Medieval History
Continuing my subconscious to visit as many medieval towns as possible on my road trip through Germany, I found myself in Nuremberg. Nuremberg has a rich medieval history with gothic churches, a medieval artisan market and a castle overlooking the city, fully incorporated into surrounding walls that once defended the town. These days, Nuremberg is…
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Visiting Drachenburg Castle
Caution: Here Be Dragons. Just kidding- but the Neo-Gothic Drachenburg Castle is named for its location on the Drachenfels hill (or Dragon’s Rock in English) and they really lean into the medieval styling. Schloss Drachenburg is located in Königswinter, just South of Bonn and an easy commute from Cologne. There is a direct train from…
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Hotel Review: Cologne- CityClass Hotel am Dom
On the hunt for a nice, but budget friendly hotel to stay in, I found CityClass Hotel am Dom, just about a block away from my previous hotel– and thus just as conveniently located to Cologne’s Cathedral. I was staying in a Single Superior Room and man, when they say the room is for a…
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Romantic Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Rothenburg ob Der Tauber is part of Germany’s so-called “romantic road”; a promotional title for a road trip route through the country. Although not necessarily a destination specific to couples, Rothenburg is a pretty and well-preserved medieval town known for it’s completely intact city wall- one of only four towns in Germany that can boast…
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The Fairytale Town of Idstein Germany
The tiny town of Idstein has practically leapt straight from the pages of a fairytale. The half timbered fachwerk buildings with their colorful paint and crooked towers are so whimsical that I felt like I’d stumbled into a movie set during my visit. There’s even a tower reminiscent of Rapunzel! I actually had to google…
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Hotel Review: Cologne- Hotel Mondial am Dom
Conveniently located just steps away from Cologne’s famous Cathedral, Hotel Mondial am Dom could not be in a better location. The hotel is modern and elegant, with a marble lobby accented by led lights, greenery, and comfortable seats. I was impressed by their swift check in- and also by the free postcards on offer in…
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Oktoberfest Hotel Review- Hotel Seibel
In my Oktoberfest post, I mentioned that staying in a hotel close to Theresienwiese was the best decision I made when planning my trip to the festival- and I stand by it! The idea of navigating a new public transit system while five liters deep is actual nightmare material. Hotels in the city around this…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest
Hi, it’s me- the first timer. I visited Oktoberfest for the very first time in 2024. I researched a lot before I went and I had a blast during my visit, but I am by no means an expert on Oktoberfest. Instead I aim to provide a guide about things that I wish I’d known…