Category: Europe
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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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Hotel Review- The Rubens at the Palace: London
Looking for a way to treat yourself on your next visit to London? Look no farther than a stay at The Rubens at the Palace. The Rubens at the Palace is a historic 5-star hotel located just behind Buckingham Palace (hence the name), and actually overlooks the Royal Mews. I’ve mentioned a few other London…
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Museum Review: Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts
Looking for a little culture to go with your spa day? Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts is located only a short walk away from the city’s iconic Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Having spent most of the day at said thermal baths, I arrived at the museum only about 90 minutes prior to it closing. I waffled…
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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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Can’t Miss Day Tours Out of Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is one of my favorite places to visit. Between the short flight from NYC and the convenience of it’s tourism infrastructure, it makes for the perfect trip for new and experienced travelers alike! Iceland’s capitol city Reykjavik is the perfect starting point for a plethora of adventures out in the country. With Iceland’s tourism…
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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…