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The longest castle in the world has an interesting history and stunning views! (Visit Bavaria series)

Welcome, dear readers! Are you ready to explore the hidden gems of Germany and discover some breathtaking sights? If so, buckle up because today, I’m taking you to the charming town of Burghausen in Bavaria to see the longest castle in the world. Nestled in the hills of this quaint town, the castle is an […]

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Time to beat the January blues by seeing a little bit of sunshine! In October 2019, we went to the beautiful island of Majorca for 5 days of relaxation and exploration. Coming from England, my image of Majorca has always been that of ‘party town’ Magaluf – holiday resorts and thousands of drunk Brits on

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If, like me, you have the attention span of a squirrel, the short version of this blog = Glühwein, Lebkuchen und Schnapps!  However, if you have a further interest in what Christmas is actually like in Germany (specifically, Bavaria) then read on!  Weihnachtsmarkt und Weihnachtsfeier Our first experience with German Christmas happened on 7th December,

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Some would say it is pointless visiting a German town/city on a Bank Holiday or a Sunday, but for us it is perfect.  Fewer shops open means fewer people and a much calmer experience walking around the city.  We catch the train up for a mere €36, and the train arrives within 2 minutes of

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