Cochem is a beautiful riverside town along the river Mosel in western Germany. It’s a popular stop on the short haul river cruise route, and for good reason. Surrounded by vineyards climbing up the steep…
When your friends and family love to travel, it can be difficult to think of good, unique, and useful gifts. More ‘stuff’ is definitely not what they want.
Visit this fortress built right into the cliffs in the forests of southern Germany. From robber knights to feuds to ghosts, there are so many stories about this castle, it could spawn a long-running Netflix series of its very own, I swear.
I love a good open-air museum, and the windmills of Kinderdijk, just south of Rotterdam, did not disappoint. Being able to climb up inside one of the windmills, all the way to the top, was…
The small but perfectly formed Schloss Mespelbrunn in western Bavaria has survived for hundreds of years unscathed, mainly due to its location, nestled in the Spessart forest. The Castle Mespelbrunn is one of those that takes your breath away as you come around the neatly clipped box hedges.
The gorgeous Schloss Schwetzingen and its extensive gardens in southern Germany are a treat for French and English garden lovers alike.
Heidelberg is a lovely day trip from Frankfurt. There's several ways to get to this picturesque little city on the Neckar River, and I've detailed them all for you here.
Everyone will you tell why it's hard to move overseas with kids, but let me share with you some of the reasons it's a great idea. Living in another country can be difficult, but it can also be incredibly rewarding, often on the same day.
There is something incredible about driving up to a castle, and knowing you will be staying there that night. For someone as castle-obsessed as I am, it gives me goosebumps. What if I told you that I found a castle you can stay in for 130€ a night for a family of four. Breakfast included.
When you’re thinking about visiting Italy, camping is probably not at the top of your wishlist. But this is not camping in the North American style. We spent a week camping near Venice, and had air conditioning, a kitchen, and real beds. For a fraction of what it would have cost to stay in the city itself.
Spend a weekend in Venice and experience the Doge's Palace, a gondola ride, some of the best food and drink with locals, and soak in the atmosphere of this incredible canal city.
Can you do Amsterdam in a day? You can definitely get a feel for this beautiful city full of canals and history. Follow along with us as we explore this Dutch city for a day with our eight-year-old with us.
An online language learning platform, Lingoda connects you with native speaker teachers in small group classes or private lessons for learning German, French, English or Spanish. I review my experience learning German with Lingoda.
As a budget airline hub, Stuttgart in southern Germany is easy to get to. Don’t just limit yourself to the town itself though – there are some incredible things to see you can manage in…
Cologne, or Köln in German, is famous for its cathedral, its beer, and its intense Karneval parties. High on our list for our visit also included the Chocolate Museum. I truly didn’t expect to enjoy this museum as much as I did – but it is well laid out, interesting, and fun for adults and kids.
Visit this hidden gem in southern Germany: a medieval monastery above a cute half-timbered town, with views over the rolling hills and farms. Explore the grounds walk along the 17th-century outer wall.
Step into this fairy tale Fachwerk (half-timbred) town in southern Germany. It will steal your heart with its covered bridges, excellent art gallery, friendly folk and good food.
Get the local's guide to how to visit the beautiful Heidelberg Castle in Germany. It's a beautiful ruin that has inspired writers and artists for centuries.
Thinking about a visit to Germany with kids? From castles to Christmas markets, I've got your covered with loads of great places to visit and things to do.
As a Canadian living abroad, I’m sometimes called upon to provide a meal from the old country, this French-Canadian staple is one of my favourites.
