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Exploring Bavaria- The Best Places to Visit on a Trip to Bavaria, Germany

Exploring Bavaria- The Best Places to Visit on a Trip to Bavaria, Germany

Perhaps no other region we visited during our 5 weeks in Europe had a more romantic atmosphere than Bavaria in Germany. From fairy-tale castles, idyllic villages, and unspoilt countryside, there…

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Photo of the Week: Cologne Cathedral’s North Portal

Photo of the Week: Cologne Cathedral’s North Portal

Cologne Cathedral is a fine example of German Gothic architecture, famous for its extravagant architectural details. The exterior of Cologne Cathedral is heavily decorated with stone statues and delicate tracery….

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A Walk Around Munich- Photo Series

A Walk Around Munich- Photo Series

Of all the cities we visited during our 5 weeks in Europe, Munich had some of the most fascinating stories. We took part in two different themed walking tours- one…

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Visiting the Würzburg Residence

Visiting the Würzburg Residence

Nearing the end of our European honeymoon, we decided to make a stop in Würzburg, Germany specifically to see the city’s World Heritage-listed palace. The Würzburg Residence is widely considered…

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Discovering Regensburg in One Day- A Walk Through Regensburg’s Old Town

Discovering Regensburg in One Day- A Walk Through Regensburg’s Old Town

When I was researching Regensburg as a possible destination for our European honeymoon, I kept seeing it referred to as “Germany’s best-preserved medieval town”. Hmm…now that’s a lot to live…

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Bavaria’s Wieskirche- A Harmony of Landscape and Architecture

Bavaria’s Wieskirche- A Harmony of Landscape and Architecture

On our way from Füssen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, we decided to take a short detour off Germany’s Romantic Road to visit the Wieskirche, an important pilgrimage church and…

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Photo of the Week: An Old Town Square in Füssen, Germany

Photo of the Week: An Old Town Square in Füssen, Germany

Füssen is the ending point (or starting point, in our case) for one of Germany’s most famous drives- the Romantic Road. It’s a picturesque town with colourful architecture, charming old…

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Photo of the Week: Above the Clouds in Hohenschwangau

Photo of the Week: Above the Clouds in Hohenschwangau

I took this photo early in the morning when we were racing up the hill to Neuschwanstein Castle. We were on a mission to get there before the fog rose…

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Photo of the Week: Pilgrimage Church of St. Coloman

Photo of the Week: Pilgrimage Church of St. Coloman

Standing alone in the middle of a green meadow near Schwangau, Germany, is the pretty little Pilgrimage Church of St. Coloman. The church was named after an Irish pilgrim who,…

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Germany in Black and White- Photo Series

Germany in Black and White- Photo Series

Every so often, I like to do a collection of travel photos in black and white. This ongoing series of mine started when I did a post of Rome in…

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour- Remembering the Past

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour- Remembering the Past

For the most part, travel is about having fun- exploring beautiful places, enjoying new foods and meeting new people. But travel can, and sometimes should be, so much more than…

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The Romantic Ruins of Heidelberg Castle

The Romantic Ruins of Heidelberg Castle

Situated on the slopes of Königstuhl Hill, Heidelberg Castle stands majestically over the historic Old Town below. This sandstone palace, well revered throughout history for its beauty, now exists in…

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Oktoberfest- History, Traditions and Tips for Attending

Oktoberfest- History, Traditions and Tips for Attending

The energy in Munich during Oktoberfest is palpable- everyone is buzzing with excitement. Carnival rides, traditional food, music, and of course, beer, attract millions of people from all over the…

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Neuschwanstein Castle- The Theatrical Creation of “Mad” King Ludwig

Neuschwanstein Castle- The Theatrical Creation of “Mad” King Ludwig

This blog post about Neuschwanstein Castle is Part Two of a two part series about Bavaria’s fairy tale castles. In Part One, we explored the village of Hohenschwangau then toured…

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Hohenschwangau Castle- Childhood Home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria

Hohenschwangau Castle- Childhood Home of King Ludwig II of Bavaria

This blog post about Hohenschwangau Castle is Part One of a two part series about Bavaria’s fairy tale castles. In Part Two we will visit Neuschwanstein Castle. The Fairytale Castles…

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Photo of the Week: Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge

Photo of the Week: Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge

We only visited Cologne very briefly, stopping in for about four hours on our way from Bruges to Nuremberg. We came specifically to see the ambitious Cologne Cathedral, a World…

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Bamberg, Germany- A Bavarian Treasure

Bamberg, Germany- A Bavarian Treasure

Germany definitely has no shortage of endearing, lovable medieval towns and Bamberg is no exception. Barely touched in World War II (only 4.6% destroyed), Bamberg offers authentic beauty and charm….

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Nuremberg Castle- History, Tour and Tips for Visiting

Nuremberg Castle- History, Tour and Tips for Visiting

Nuremberg, out of all the places we visited during our five weeks in Europe, surprised me the most. It was a place I hadn’t done much research on, for some…

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Rothenburg, Germany- An Enchanting Medieval Town

Rothenburg, Germany- An Enchanting Medieval Town

Our favourite stop along Germany’s “Romantic Road” was Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Historic, enchanting and unchanged throughout the centuries, Rothenburg just might be the most beautiful medieval town in Germany….

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Photo of the Week: Autumn at Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Photo of the Week: Autumn at Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is the theatrical creation of King Ludwig II, also known as “mad” Ludwig. He ordered it to be built in 1869 on a craggy hill in Hohenschwangau, Germany,…

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