Europe embraces Christmas Markets with a clear passion. (or is it all about socializing around Gluhwein & Punsch ?) Lights, color, crafts and soooo much to see. As a solo traveler, its an easy way to feel a part…
Sigmaringen Castle Germany
After an eventful regional train journey, I arrived at Sigmaringen, home to Germany’s second biggest city palace. The best view of the Palace is from the other side of the Danube, standing imposing upon an original Castle foundation. The audioguided…
Hohenbaden Castle Germany
After enjoying (original condition) Loket Castle in Czechia, discovering a Ruins castle behind Baden-Baden in Germany was exciting. A leisurely (lol) 3km elevated walk from the Spa town centre, was great for cardio, but just the start once there, climbing…
Baden-Baden Germany
7 years ago, on a drive through the Black Forest, I stopped at Baden-Baden, and indulged a few hours in the old-world Friedrichsbad Roman-Irish Baths/Spa. I returned to enjoy this experience again over a few days, instead of a few…
Dresden Germany
If you google Christmas Markets, there is an often famous photo of the massive Striezelmarkt in Dresden. (photo to the right by others). So what better way to start my German leg of this journey, heading south to Salzburg for Christmas,…