How to See Madrid in 24 Hours
By Nina Stepniczka My older brother and I visited Europe for two weeks in June to celebrate his graduation from […]
Explore Rüdesheim with Kids by Cable Car, Chairlift, Boat
It’s been a long winter here in Germany with six months of lockdown, and I have been saving this post […]
How to Enjoy a Spectacular Day at Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle
On my daughter’s German bucket list was a visit to Schloss Neuschwanstein. You know the castle I’m talking about–it’s the […]
An Unexpected History Lesson at Frankfurt’s Main Cemetery
I don’t normally frequent cemeteries for a “tour.” However, a friend recommended taking a Hauptfriedhof (trans: Main Cemetery) tour by […]
Post-Lockdown Weekend Trip to Germany’s Mosel Wine Region
When the German government lifted the spring COVID lockdown in mid-May, my husband and I needed a break from the […]
A Guide to Hiking the Taunus 3 BurgenWeg (Castle Way) Trail
Like you, here we are with tons of time to spend with our families during the COVID-19 pandemic craziness. The […]
4 Reasons Not to Miss Van Gogh in Frankfurt
Van Gogh has come to the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, and its big news! The timing couldn’t be more perfect. […]
Don’t Overlook the Ancient Roman Fort of Saalburg in the German Taunus
Let’s be honest, when it comes to traveling to Germany, Frankfurt is rarely at the top of the list. Places […]
5 Rhine River Cruise Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
On the final day of summer vacation, before my teens went back to school, we squeezed in one more day […]
What to Know for a Day Trip to Germany’s Other Fairy Tale Castle: Burg Eltz
A trip to Germany means a journey to a castle, especially when traveling with teens. and there are no shortage […]
