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From Hanzel and Gretel inspired towns to major cities, welcome to my favourite expeditions from Zurich. If you’re anything like me, you want to see as many cities as possible in a four-week itinerary. Which can be tricky when you’re lugging around a 20-kilo suitcase through cobblestoned streets and wonky staircases and can’t decide between […]
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The ultimate itinerary for a gorgeous European city with the most magical Christmas atmosphere, and a wholesome ice-skating rink
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My dad and I have an ongoing theme of naming every medieval Bavarian town we encounter as the true resemblance of the Grimm brother’s Hansel and Gretel. Safe to say this one is definitely top of the list, and I will admit, I have most definitely joked about waiting for my European prince here. About
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Two quaint towns with the most wholesome medieval Christmas markets Esslingen and Tubingen are within an hour of Stuttgart and each other, offering the perfect small-town day trip. I honestly wasn’t expecting to be so in awe of these two towns. The people are so kind, the architecture is gorgeously medieval, and the community is
When to Visit? Summer in Baden Baden is usually balmy but still cool, with temperatures anywhere between 13-24 degrees. In Winter, it’s usually 4-6 degrees and can get down to -1 degrees. If you’re wanting to experience the fog-stricken folklore forest, relax in the thermal baths and enjoy a good cup of mulled wine at
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Stuttgart is a bustling, somewhat chaotic city in southwest Germany and the gateway to the enchanting Black Forest region. From famous vehicle museums to palaces and food halls, there’s something here for everyone First off, we’re starting with my favourite food spot, the Stuttgart Food Market Hall. Usually open from 7:30am – 6:30pm, the market
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One of the reasons that I love Europe is the fact that you can drive for a couple of hours and end up in another country! About a 1 hr 40 min drive or 2-hour public transport trip from Munich, Salzburg is the fourth largest city in Austria, the birthplace of Mozart and one of
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The biggest thing for me though was the fact that in France and Italy there were almost no bathrooms anywhere. In Europe, the concept of having public toilets is foreign and anytime we asked where the nearest one was, we were told that “Public toilets are not a French thing.” You would have to buy
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Here are some of my tried-and-tested tips to help you make the most of your European summer holiday Make the most of your day by getting up early (yes you heard me, sorry to those who like to sleep in – I see you sister). Not only will you enjoy cooler temperatures, but you’ll
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