When I think of the ancient inhabitants of Europe, I immediately think of Attila the Hun, the Vikings, and the Romans. But before even ancient Rome spread its empire, beech trees covered the continent. Though most of the forests were cut down to make way for Europe’s famous cities like Berlin and Prague, Germany is […]
Stralsund’s Scenic Beauty
With its Gothic red brick churches dotting the skyline and the blue Baltic lapping at the harbor, Stralsund is simply an unmissable stop on a tour of northern Germany. Once the second most important city in the Hanseatic League, Stralsund is almost perfectly preserved and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002 along with […]
The Best of Bremen
Bremen is a buzzing Hanseatic city on the Weser River, which delightfully feels like stepping back into the 15th century. Even on a gray day, the Altstadt (Old Town) glitters in all its glorious gilding and the Gothic Town Hall is beautifully baubled and blinged out. We really only scratched the surface, but these are […]
Beer, Boats and Whimsy in Wismar
When you think of the Baltic cities, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Helsinki are likely top of mind. But the southern Baltic cities have a fascinating history and the Hanseatic city of Wismar is no exception. It’s amazing that Wismar is still preserved as it was in Hanseatic times. It was ceded to Sweden during the Thirty […]
24 Hours in the Hanseatic City of Lübeck
Lübeck, founded in 1143, is renowned as the birthplace of marzipan and the beautiful Hanseatic City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located on an island and completed surrounded by the Trave and Wakenitz Rivers, Lübeck is called the Venice of the Baltic. With towering Gothic churches, Medieval buildings set on serene squares and sweet […]
14 Things To Do in Berlin
We love Berlin! From stepping back into history to the avant-garde, Berlin is a vibrant and exciting city with a lot to see and do. No matter whether you are a first time visitor Germany’s capital or whether you’ve been before, we bet you’ll find some unique things to do in Berlin on our roundup. […]
The Berlin Street Art Scene
Berlin’s streets serve an an open-air art gallery where talented artists invite everyone to see their incredible works. Innovative and always changing, the streets are galleries of graffiti, posters, cut-outs, Guerilla Knitting, and sculptures. The Berlin street art is mostly all done illegally, but the city’s title of UNESCO City of Design keeps the authorities […]
Finding Berlin’s Best Bites with Berlin Food Tour
Drop me anywhere in Bavaria and I’m immediately on the hunt for the best brezel and schnitzel – you know, what we think of as traditional German fare. But Berlin’s food scene is bubbling up with the some of the coolest culinary trends east of the Eiffel Tower and Berliner’s are top notch when it […]
Berlin’s Best Afternoon Tea
It’s not just the British that love their afternoon tea. I’ve always loved tea and I brew a pot (or several) almost every evening, even when it’s hot outside. And enjoying an afternoon tea service in a beautiful hotel is a luxurious treat I enjoy indulging in when I travel. Thankfully the Germans make a […]
14 Places to Go in 2014
Each year we look forward to planning our own travels and since we’ve got a community of readers that love to live a life of adventure, just like us, we know you do too! So we present to you 14 places to go in 2014. From our line up of postcard perfect beach getaways to […]
