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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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 so wholesome. All the market stores are held with the
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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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 hall has an abundance of produce from wine, fruit, chocolates, fruit and international specialties. If you’re especially hungry, I’d
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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 the filming locations for The Sound of Music. Due to its location at the foot of the Alps, Salzburg offers stunning mountain views too! It’s also
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If you would like some further advice or itinerary tweaking, feel free to send me a message! Ciao for now,Jacqueline.
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The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is a definite must see in the Maxvorstadt area for its incredible architecture (that makes you want to attend as an exchange student) and strong connections to World War II. Not only was the building used for Adolf Hitler’s assemblies, it was also the homeplace of the Nazi resistance
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Firstly, how the hell do you get there?I was fortunate enough to have a dad who cannot travel Europe without his own rental car, and honestly, if you’re in a position to, I’d totally recommend it! However, if you’re planning to use public transport there are trains and buses available with tickets from 2 to
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Visit the district of Montmartre Montmartre is a popular district on a hill known for its cobblestoned streets, rich nightlife and the Sacré Coeur church, marking the highest point with views of Paris. It offers a village atmosphere with plenty of markets, boutiques and restaurants. If you’re interested in seeing the Moulin Rouge, it’s only
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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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