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Travel Diary: a weekend in South Tyrol
3:30 am on a Saturday is no time to be awake. And yet, thanks to the summer heat making it impossible to sleep properly, and sprinkled with a little bit of excitement, here we are. By 4:30 am, we are packed in the car and heading south. We have 2…
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Explore: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Search for the best places to visit in Germany and Rothenburg ob der Tauber will certainly be on the list. For good reason, too. Its medieval history, cobblestone streets and colourful, half-timbered houses are enough to draw any tourist to this beautiful town. It is truly beautiful. I have found…
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48 Hours in Füssen
Shortly before Christmas, we accidentally drove through Füssen on a trip to Austria. I am glad we did because it was one of the most beautiful towns I have ever seen! So, we booked a spontaneous weekend trip for February and spent 48 hours in this beautiful town. Arrival. We…
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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…
