Best Time to Visit Nuremberg Germany: A Season-by-Season Guide (2026)
When is the best time to visit Nuremberg? I planned my visits for the first week of January and the first week of March, and both times it made me … Read More
Where to Stay in Nuremberg: Best Picks for Every Traveler
The first thing to know when choosing where to stay in Nuremberg is that the Old Town is compact and walkable. Most of what you’ll want to see, the castle, … Read More
Cochem Castle: A Complete Guide to Visiting Reichsburg Cochem
When we first moved to southwest Germany, Cochem Castle, known formally as Reichsburg Cochem, was on my must-see-right-away list. “Right away” turned into more than three years, and once I … Read More
Are Dogs Allowed in Venice? Taking Our Dog by Vaporetto and Water Taxi
Short answer: yes. Venice is one of the more dog-friendly cities we’ve visited in Italy, and Helga came with us the whole way, in by public water bus (vaporetto), out … Read More
Lake Garda from Verona: Why Sirmione is the Best Day Trip
I really wasn’t sure I wanted to give up a day of our Verona trip for this excursion. We’d already fallen hard for the city, but a “Lake Garda from … Read More
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
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