If you’ve spent any time visiting WWII sites in Europe, you’ve probably seen exhibits from the Allied side more often than the German one. The Westwall Museum in Pirmasens flips … Read More
The first time I tried to park at Heidelberg Castle, I trusted Google Maps a little too much and ended up driving straight through the castle gate, into an area … Read More
The first time I visited Heidelberg Castle, I skipped the German Pharmacy Museum entirely. My guided tour had just wrapped up, the museum entrance was free and right there in … Read More
The first thing you’ll notice when you touch down in Sicily is that time seems to immediately slow down. To me, the right strategy to explore Sicily’s east coast is … Read More
Western Sicily doesn’t work like a single-city trip. If you’re traveling to Western Sicily it’s probably because there’s a lot you want to see! You’ll likely move between two or … Read More
Cologne (Köln) is a city where the cathedral dominates the skyline from almost anywhere you stand, so where to stay in Cologne comes down to how close you want to … Read More
The walled medieval Old Town is small enough to cross on foot in about twenty minutes, which makes the real question about where to stay in Rothenburg less about location … Read More
If you’re planning a trip to the stunning city of Verona, Italy, especially if it’s your first time, you’re in for a treat. But where to stay in Verona (especially … Read More
Poznań Poland is compact, walkable, and still one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Most of what you’ll want to see, the Old Market Square, the famous (and hilarious) goat clock, the … Read More
Is Nuremberg worth visiting? Yes, and I didn’t even have to think about it. There are few cities as truly compelling and rich in history as Nuremberg. I’ve been twice … Read More