Savvy Travel Advice
There are many ways to experience beer in Bavaria. Germany is well-known for its beer culture with Munich being home to the long-running Oktoberfest and the world famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall, both of which attract millions of beer-guzzling tourists each year. However, attending Oktoberfest is not ... Read More...
Burg Eltz is the German castle that has impressed us the most and currently holds the title as our favorite castle in Germany. Even in a region where it is almost impossible to not stumble over some ruined castle, this castle really stands out. Burg Eltz sits in a forested green valley alongside the... Read More...
A travel guide to Beilstein Germany. Beilstein is a tiny town located along the peaceful Moselle River (a.k.a. Mosel River in English), known as the "Sleeping Beauty of the Moselle" due to its beautiful setting and historic inaccessibility. The Moselle River Valley has castles, vineyards, and cute l... Read More...
Dominating the skyline of Köln (a.k.a. Cologne in English) in Germany, the Köln Cathedral is one of the few structures that remained standing after the vast majority of the town was flattened by aerial bombs during World War II. Given its status as Germany’s largest Gothic church, designation as... Read More...
The Friedrichsbad Baths, located in Baden-Baden Germany, is an elegant bathing complex that originally opened in 1877 as one of the most modern bathing establishment in Europe. Originally catering to European royalty and aristocracy, this beautiful neo-Renaissance style nude bathing house is still o... Read More...
The Philosophers’ Walk in Heidelberg, or the Philosophenweg, is a path located on the northern banks of the Neckar River in Heidelberg, Germany. The Philosophers Walk in Heidelberg, complete with gardens and informational plaques, offers lovely views of the Neckar River, Old Town of Heidelberg, an... Read More...
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a cute medieval town in Germany that is the perfect place to spend a day or two. So if you are planning a trip to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, we’ll provide you with a good general guide of how to plan a day in Rothenburg, give you our top seven things to do in Rothenburg ... Read More...
Jugendherberge Burg Stahleck is a 12th-century castle that has been converted into a hostel with over 150 beds. It sits on a hill overlooking the small picturesque German town of Bacharach along the Rhine River. The exterior is all castle, but the interior is all hostel. A castle stay at hostel pric... Read More...
Did you know that Germany happens to be the only country that serves the McDonald’s McRib sandwich year round? I bet that interesting fact about the McRib in Germany isn’t in your guidebook! Read on if you want to hear about how we chowed down on the McRib in Germany.... Read More...
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a shopping mecca for many visitors to Germany, and we want to share some of our favorite souvenir ideas from our time in Rothenburg. Some of our suggestions for shopping best bets in Rothenburg ob der Tauber include original etchings, Christmas tree decorations, Night Wat... Read More...
If your next trip to Germany is going to include spending some time in Bavaria, you may want to consider purchasing the Bavarian Castle Pass. This post will provide you with all the information you need to know about the sites covered by the Bavarian Castle Pass, the different types of passes, how t... Read More...
The Munich Greeter Program matches new visitors to the city with a local greeter that will accompany you on a free walking tour of Munich Germany. This article will cover how you can use the Munich Greeter program, as well as our review of our own Munich Greeter tour.... Read More...
