Visiting Lake Constance (Bodensee)

The Bodensee is a wide spot in the Rhine River about 40 miles long and seven miles wide. Our 3-4 visits to the Bodensee were in the 1980s, and our impression was that it was a popular vacation spot...

Fairytales Are Real... And They Exist in Bavaria

Remember when you were a child and heard stories of magical fairytale castles and towns filled with gingerbread-like houses? You began to dream about what it would be like to walk out on the balcony...

The Best Multi-Country Treks

When hiking on a trek that explores multiple countries you will have the engaging experience of walking over alpine borders, often entirely unmarked beyond small plaques or World War era guard...

How to Get to Potsdam from Berlin

A day trip to Potsdam from Berlin is most certainly worth it. But watch out! Most travellers underestimate the scale of Potsdam. There's a lot more to it than just Sanssouci palace. Potsdam is...

The Top 10 Things to Do in Berlin

Are you heading to Berlin and wondering what to do? Here's a list of the top 10 things that you should not miss! Explore the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a historic symbol steeped in significance...

How to Choose Between Visiting Vienna, Prague, Budapest Or Bratislava

Solidifying any kind of travel itinerary can be difficult, especially when there are so many places seemingly worth visiting. This is most definitely the case when traveling across Central...