Juliet’s Balcony in Verona: New Entrance, New Fee, Still Worth It in 2026?
I visited Juliet’s balcony in Verona in May of this year, paid my 12 euros, and walked through a new entrance that didn’t even exist for most of the people … Read More
Jeanne Devon
Things to Do in Verona: A 4-Day Guide Beyond Romeo and Juliet
Most people give Verona a day, maybe two, on their way to Venice or Lake Garda. We gave it four, and we still left things on the table for next … Read More
Where to Stay in Strasbourg: Best Hotels for Every Budget
If you’re planning a trip to the romantic city of Strasbourg, France, the good news is that almost anywhere on the Grande Île (Strasbourg’s old town center) puts you within … Read More
Christmas in Alsace: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
I had just moved to Southwest Germany when I started hearing about all the incredible Christmas markets in the area. Living close to the international border, I discovered lots of … Read More
The Sons of Bitche France: Finding WWII Photo History
Who were the ‘Sons of Bitche France?’ Bitche France (pronounced sort of like beetch, but close enough) hides some tremendous World War II history. In particular, there’s one really epic … Read More
11 Best Things to Do in Trier, Germany’s Oldest City
These are the absolute best things to do in Trier, from Roman ruins to the medieval town square and a world-class museum.
Ghent Christmas Market 2026: Belgium’s Best Kept Secret
We went to the Ghent Christmas market because we found ourselves with no guests in town, no obligations, no plans at all. We thought: why not spend the Christmas holiday … Read More
Bruges Christmas Market 2026: Winter Glow, Waffles & an Actual Michelangelo
I’d seen the storybook photos. I’d watched the movie ‘In Bruges’ more times than I’ll admit. I thought I knew what to expect. And then we turned a corner into … Read More
Riquewihr Christmas Market 2026: The Most Medieval Market in Alsace
Approaching the Riquewihr Christmas market you’ll pass through fields of dormant winter vines stretching up the hillsides. It feels like you’re heading somewhere special, and you totally are! Riquewihr is … Read More
Mulhouse Christmas Market 2026: The Most Elegant Surprise in Alsace
True confession: The Mulhouse Christmas market was almost an afterthought on our Alsatian Christmas market road trip. Strasbourg, Colmar, Eguisheim, and Kaysersberg were our destinations. We added the Mulhouse Christmas … Read More