Category: Destinations
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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…
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Colorado National Monument Is A Total Sleeper Hit
Having only stopped at Colorado National Monument as part of a longer road trip, I was surprised by how much I ended up enjoying this Colorado gem! Although not technically one of the famous 63 National Parks, this National Monument is still serviced by the National Parks Service, and visitors will find a lot of…
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Visiting Drottningholm Palace
If there’s one thing about traveling Americans can agree on, its our love of baroque and palaces. Listen- we don’t have that at home! Drottningholm Palace as it appears today was built in the late 17th century and was regularly used as the summer residence for the Swedish Royal Court. Its popularity stands today and…
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Hotel Review: Stockholm- Downtown Camper by Scandic
Much like the name implies, the Downtown Camper has a fresh and fun outdoor camping theme- pretty unique when it comes to a central hotel! Just a ten minute walk from Gamla Stan and twelve minute walk from Stockholm Central Station (where the very expedient Arlanda Express deposits you on the way from the airport),…
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Museum Highlight- Museum of the City of New York
When visiting New York, one thinks of the classics; the Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square. All touristic locations that see few locals. From music to art to movies, New York City’s cultural impact cannot be denied. There’s a reason people travel to the city from all corners of the world! The Museum of the…
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Museum Highlight- The Frick Collection
Once again open to visitors after five years of renovation, the Frick Collection manages to hold its own amongst the powerhouses of NYCs Museum Mile. The collection hs about 1500 pieces displayed in the beautiful Frick Mansion, though only about 500 are on display at any given time. The original collection belonged to Henry Clay…