10 Best Things to Do in Reims France
Paris gets all the glory, but the city of Reims is steeped in its own history, and is so much more than “a quick day trip from Paris.” This is … Read More
Fort de Schoenenbourg: The Maginot Line Fort That Never Broke
If you visited the Citadelle de Bitche with me, you already know the theme of this story because it happens again here. Fort de Schoenenbourg in Hunspach, France, is the … Read More
The Citadelle de Bitche: The Fortress That Wouldn’t Fall
I’ve been to the Citadelle de Bitche in France four times now, and I’ve taken the full audio-guided tour on three of those visits with different guests. It has held … Read More
2 Weeks in Sicily: Itinerary for History Lovers
I fell in love with Sicily so hard, I’ve now written almost 20 articles about it. And I’m still not done, which should tell you something! I struggle to find … Read More
Where to Stay in Heidelberg: Best Hotels for Every Budget
I live close enough to Heidelberg that I don’t usually book a hotel here myself, but that actually makes me a pretty good resource for this. I’m constantly being asked … Read More
One Day in Heidelberg: A Foolproof Itinerary
I’ve done this exact day trip more times than I can count on one hand. Heidelberg is close enough to where I live that it’s an easy round trip, no … Read More
Burg Trifels: Is it Worth the Climb?
Don’t do leg day just before visiting this castle, because you’ll get all the lower body exercise you need – and it’s totally worth it. Trifels Castle (Burg Trifels) sits … Read More
The Westwall Museum in Pirmasens: A Different Kind of WWII Site
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
Heidelberg Castle Parking and Tickets: What to Know Before You Go
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
German Pharmacy Museum Heidelberg: Why You Shouldn’t Skip It
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