After Neuschwanstein, my other request was to visit a Christkindlmarkt, a German Christmas market. Mac visited several on his many trips to Germany, and he was excited for us to go back. Because we went to Germany so close to Christmas, we wound up visiting markets in Munich (Marienplatz) and in Nuremberg (Hauptmarkt). Most of…
My only request on our trip to Germany was to visit Neuschwanstein Castle. I’ve seen pictures of it for years and knew that I absolutely wanted to go. My dreams came true, and it was the highlight of my trip. The location, the architecture, and the castle interior were amazing. I’ve been to Versailles, and…
If you want to catch up on all of my Europe trip posts, check them out here! Eurotrip recap The Tower of London Tower Bridge St. Paul’s Cathedral Windsor Castle, Part I Windsor Castle, Part II Big Ben at night The University of Oxford Oxford, England The golden hour at Westminster Paris at night The…
So you’re going to Europe on Spring Break! You’ll have tons of fun and come back with great memories, but you want to make sure that you are prepared before you jet off to another continent. Here are my tips on how I prepped for my European spring break. Find comfy shoes and break them…
If you’re not a regular reader and found this article, these are my suggestions for what to pack to prepare for your European adventure. You’ll probably read dozens of these posts, and I wanted to add my two cents about my personal experiences. We were told to pack only a carry-on because we had short…
Our last full day in Europe was spent exploring Holland, specifically Volendam, a fishing village, and a tourist trap called Zaanse Schans. Volendam is on the water with plenty of restaurants offering Dutch fish dishes, a stroopwafel factory (a must see for every single person alive), and gift shops galore. Zaanse Schans is a recreation…