Nestled in the southwest of Germany, Pirmasens is a city that may is not prominent on the tourist maps, but it holds a charm that can enchant those looking for a blend of WWII history, culture, and red sandstone formed natural scenery. Once the heart of the German shoe industry, … Read More
As I hiked through Assmannshausen, I couldn’t help but marvel at the idyllic charm this quaint wine hamlet had to offer. With picturesque landscapes and enchanting half-timbered houses dotting the curve of the Rhine River, it quickly became apparent that there were plenty of things to see and do in … Read More
If you love cuckoo clocks and Old World Black Forest vibes Lake Titisee is worth visiting. I’ve been there for the famous Ravennaschlucht Christmas market and want to share the best things to do and where to stay. Nestled in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest, Lake Titisee is a … Read More
Sankt Goar is nestled in the heart of Germany’s scenic Rhine Valley across from St. Goarshausen and offers one of the most breathtaking castle hotels in the world & excellent hiking. Author’s TL;DR: Is it worth visiting? If you hate walking around aimlessly soaking in medival ambiance, drinking white wine … Read More
The Rhine Castles Trail (otherwise known as the Rhineburgenweg) is a 210-kilometer (130 miles) hiking trail in 13 stages that stretches along the left bank of the Romantic Rhine River Gorge near Frankfurt and Koblenz. It is divided into 13 stages, each offering breathtaking views of the Rhine Valley Gorge, … Read More
Do you love hidden gems? If you do, Kirkel Germany is worth visiting due to it’s blend of natural beauty and historical charm and it’s TOTALLY off-the-beaten path in the Saarpfalz forest. Located in Saarland near the UNESCO Bliesgau biosphere reserve and 10 minutes from the town of Homburg, it … Read More
Are you looking for the best things to do in Trier Germany? I’ve lived here 9 years and want to show you the best hidden gems! Not only Germany’s oldest Roman city, it is probably one of the most underrated places in this corner of Europe where Luxembourg, France and … Read More
My list of the most Magical things to do in Oberwesel Germany based on my obsession with hiking the Rhine Castles Trail and staying at this hotel (that’s an actual castle) 👎. As a long-term expat here in Germany, I have had the pleasure of exploring many hidden gems in … Read More
If you’re interested in ancient Roman history, then you’ll be fascinated to know that Trier is the oldest Roman city in Germany. Located in the western part of the country, right on the border with Luxembourg, Trier was founded in the 1st century BC under the name Augusta Treverorum. I … Read More