I rode in the back of the taxi, weaving through the empty city streets, the lights reflected in the wet pavement and the walls of the Berliner Dom. I had forgotten that every fall the Festival of Lights comes to town, projecting patterns on the major buildings throughout Berlin’s Mitte neighborhood, synced to music. I’d […]
12 Things to Enjoy During Autumn in Germany
It’s autumn in Germany and it’s hard to think of a better place to be. The days are often sunny, a perfect match for the bright yellows, oranges and reds of the changing leaves. As a Californian it’s a season I’ve only experienced a few times though it’s quickly become my favorite. Apart from the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Hohenzollern Sigmaringen Castle
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is quite possibly the fairest castle in all the land. Though Germany is full of gorgeous castles, Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen is one of the largest and grandest I’ve ever laid eyes on, rising up out of an outcropping of rocks and stretching across almost an entire city block. If you’re into magical castles you’ve got to […]
The 13 Most Magical Castles in Germany
Germany is the fairytale castle capital of the world. This is a bold claim, I know, as there’s tough competition from all over Europe and beyond. However in the place where fairytales were born (Brothers Grimm, anyone?) with castles that inspired Disney, it’s hard to think of a more magical place. Germany also has volume […]
The Best Road Trips from Berlin
Lately I’ve been spending more time in Berlin and it’s been so lovely, but since I can’t sit still I have been ardently searching for little road trips as well. You know, ones that don’t take you away for too long but that give you a completely different experience and environment? I find that most […]