Castles, spätzle, fairytales… Germany has it all just waiting for you to discover!
Germany
How to Plan Long-term Travel in Europe - I got a question from a fellow female traveler recently about how to manage traveling in Europe for four months. Or should she spend two months in Europe and two months in Southeast Asia? Well, those are excellent questions, and I have some strong opinions about that! So I’ve written up this guide to long-termContinue reading "How to Plan Long-term Travel in Europe"
Lufthansa 747 Business Class: IAD-FRA - Why is a 747's Business Class so cool? Because it has an upper deck! So we chose seats up there and had tons of fun on our first leg from D.C. to Frankfurt. Here's what it was like!
Ruined: Beauty in the Broken Places - Updated April 2020! Do you like ruins? They are major draws for tourists around the world, but they’re not for everyone. They serve as a warning against whatever was their downfall, they make epic backdrops, they are a window into the past. There is beauty in the broken, but sometimes it takes hundreds of yearsContinue reading "Ruined: Beauty in the Broken Places"
What Women Pack for Winter in Europe - It's the dream! Winter in Europe is full of snowy mountain villages, Christmas markets, world-class ski and winter sports resorts, and in some countries... reindeer!
What to Know Before You Visit German Christmas Markets - It’s Travel Tip Tuesday! This post is all about European Christmas Markets. I recently went to beautiful Heidelberg, Germany, to visit the Christmas Markets there, and I picked up a few tips along the way. Before you jet off on your own European Christmas Market adventure, check this list of things to know before youContinue reading "What to Know Before You Visit German Christmas Markets"
Heidelberg
10 Reasons to Visit Heidelberg - It’s Faraway Friday! This week it’s all about Heidelberg. Where should you go for fun, history, beauty, adorable scenery, and more? Heidelberg! Here are my top 10 reasons why. 10. To Take Dependable Public Transportation German efficiency is a real thing! I learned early after moving to the D.C.-area that I cannot trust the buses.Continue reading "10 Reasons to Visit Heidelberg"
What to Eat in Heidelberg - It's everyone's favorite: What I Ate Wednesday! This week we're specializing in pretzels and bratwurst from Heidelberg, Germany! Get ready to get hungry, my friends.
What to Know Before You Visit Heidelberg - It’s Travel Tip Tuesday! This week I’m getting you in the know about what to expect before you visit Heidelberg, Germany. Or just Germany; a lot of this can transfer! Let’s get to it. Terminology Train station: Bahnhof Airport: Flughafen Bus: Bus Thank you: Danke Please and you’re welcome: Bitte Yes: Ja No: Nein Old Town: Altstadt Castle: Schloss General Information CashContinue reading "What to Know Before You Visit Heidelberg"
How to Get to Heidelberg, Germany - This Motivation Monday, I’m letting you in on a little secret that I hope empowers you: we all make mistakes when we travel! I’m telling you, this was not my first travel rodeo, but I totally botched my train tickets to and from Heidelberg! I wasted time and money, and today I’m telling you allContinue reading "How to Get to Heidelberg, Germany"
Guide to Heidelberg’s Christmas Markets - It’s Faraway Friday! This week’s featured far-off place is not just far from where I live, it’s also like a trip far back into the past! Would I call it magical? Absolutely! This is your guide to the Heidelberg Christmas Markets! What to See If you’re in Heidelberg at Christmastime, you are in for aContinue reading "Guide to Heidelberg’s Christmas Markets"
3 Days in Heidelberg - This Throwback Thursday is all about my recent amazing solo trip to Heidelberg, Germany! This quaint village nestled in the hill country is everything you could possibly want in an old-world European getaway. If you need an itinerary suggestion, here is my recommendation! Day 1 Checking In The day I arrived, I totally botched myContinue reading "3 Days in Heidelberg"
What to Eat: Heidelberg’s Christmas Market - This one's pretty special--it's all about Christmas foods! I recently was in Heidelberg to enjoy the Christmas Markets and explore this cute, historic town, and to get a little more material for my Germany page! Here's the scoop on what I ate at the Heidelberg Christmas Market!
Solo Travel: Heidelberg, Germany - If Heidelberg, Germany, is on your list (and it should be!), here is your guide to what to do and how to make the most of your time going solo!
What I Wore for Winter in Germany - I'm currently in Heidelberg, Germany! It's on the chilly side (it's December, after all), so that makes for a challenge when packing.