Sometimes nothing goes as planned and sometimes it is for all the best reasons. On a recent short stop in Verona, Italy, over the New Year holiday, we were reminded through some amazing Italian hospitality that optimism, humility, and big smiles can go a long way.... Read more
It is no secret that our December trip to Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria was spurred by our my desire to experience Christmas winter wonderland in as many places as possible. While many places came through with the festive décor and activities, very... Read more
We love places that aren’t filled with tourists. Those wonderful small towns where you can find yourself alone on a street in the middle of the day or have a restaurant all to yourself. And we’ve found that these gems often have the most interesting history and some... Read more
While planning our three-week trip through Germany for December, we knew we had to include Neuschwanstein Castle in our itinerary. We love castles and this is THE castle to see – especially with a snowy backdrop. So, we added it to our route and decided to base... Read more
When Buddy suggested we go see the Christmas markets in Strasbourg, France – known around the world as the ‘Capital of Christmas’ – I initially said no. I just didn’t think it could possibly live up to the expectations I had in my head. And I didn’t want to go out of... Read more
For our multi-week German Christmas market extravaganza, we planned out our route based on which markets looked the most scenic or unique. When we caught a glimpse of Christmas in Heidelberg and realized we could also tour the epic castle ruins above the market, we... Read more
Taking our first steps into what is arguably the most picturesque, fairy-tale city in Germany was like stepping back in time. This medieval destination felt much more magical than any manufactured Disney experience we’ve had. And learning about the centuries of... Read more
Visiting the Christmas Markets in Germany has been the sole item on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. And while there is definitely a long post about all the feelings I've had about getting to see this life-long dream come true, we wanted to be sure to... Read more
Apparently, there are some places you should have very well planned out if you are visiting, and Paris is one of them. Funny enough, so is Disneyland Paris. Which is probably why we struggled hard at both of them, because we really like to just wing things. We'll be... Read more
There’s a really good chance that 40 years from now, when I look back on my life, one of my favorite memories will be of us wandering around the dark streets of Bruges, half-drunk and wholly-joyful – kissing next to canals, dancing in empty streets, and laughing... Read more
