Post Tagged with: "travel"

Home to one of ancient Germany’s greatest emperors, Otto the Great, Magdeburg today is a thriving city of industry, architecture, science, and art. It is also a resilient city, having risen from the ashes of a 12th century fire and the bombs that destroyed it during World War II. An […]

Tucked into the heart of Italy’s northern Alps, Selva di Val Gardena (Wolkenstein in Gröden) is one of Europe’s most picturesque alpine villages. While it’s well known as a premier winter ski destination, summer reveals an entirely different — and arguably more rewarding — experience. Towering limestone peaks, endless hiking […]

Nestled on the eastern edge of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia offers a mix of Mediterranean charm, ancient history, and breathtaking natural beauty. While the cities of Dubrovnik and Split are well-known to tourists, the real magic of Croatia often lies in its lesser-known destinations. Wherever you’re coming from in Germany, […]

Stralsund has a UNESCO World Heritage designation for a reason. In the north of Germany on the Baltic Sea, it was once an important trading and shipping port for the Hanseatic League, an alliance of merchant guilds and towns in Northern Europe. Having been both a part of Prussia in […]

Schönau, a German village nestled against the French border, almost feels like Shangri-la. Every twisting road that leads to the little town of about 400 people in the Pfalz forest (not to be confused with its cousin Schönau im Schwarzwald in the Black Forest) leads you further into what feels […]

There are amazing trips that can be taken right from the Kaiserslautern area. Here are five great destinations to explore that you may not have thought of. Enjoy! 1. FREINSHEIM Freinsheim is a smaller town in the Bad Durkheim region of Germany. It’s one of those quaint wine villages that […]

Looking for the adventure of a lifetime that is fairly easy to pull off? Consider Iceland. Specifically, consider immersing yourself in Iceland’s mighty southwest. You’ll find glaciers, history, mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, wilderness, and a landscape like no other. Living Like a Local Many would-be visitors to Iceland are tempted […]