Visiting Munich’s Christmas Markets
I'd long been hoping to visit Germany during Christmas time. After five trips to Deutschland during the coldest months of the year, I finally made it to Oktoberfest, an absolute dream…
Is Neuschwanstein Castle Worth It?
Sometimes, as a traveler, I struggle with taking the road less traveled and getting off the beaten path. I also struggle with not using idioms because I not-so-secretly love them.…
Exploring Passau, Germany
One of the cities that really surprised me during my winter travels was Passau, Germany. Known as the Dreiflüssestadt, or the city of three rivers, this Bavarian town was walkably…
What happens at the Weis’n: Oktoberfest, a Beer-Lover’s Dream
A three a.m. wake up call two days in a row - first to drive to Málaga and catch a flight to Frankfurt, and then to pull on a dirndl,…
5 Reasons Why Tübingen is a Must See in Germany
Author's Note: Fresh off a trip to Dubrovnik and the Bay of Kotor, I'm reeling and already excited for my next trip. My cousin Christyn, an adventurer in her own…
Kölle Alaaf
Since I was 12, I've hated clowns. Circuses are out of the question, and even watching my childhood favorite, Bozo the Clown, makes me shiver. But suddenly, I found myself…