There are a variety of reasons to visit the charming town of Nördlingen. Not only is it part of the Romantic Road, but it is also home to one of three complete medieval walls left in Germany. This wall in particular has a fully covered sentry’s walk, allowing visitors to circle the entire town.
Of all the cancellations we’ve endured thus far, the absence of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. But the world’s biggest wine fest, a highlight on many a KMC resident’s annual agenda, would be a highly transmissible virus’s delight.
As the second-largest city in Bavaria, Nuremberg offers a compact city center that is easily explored on foot. With fortresses, a castle, hidden tunnels, delicious food and more, Nuremberg is the perfect city for a quick day trip.
Explore Old Town
Surrounded by the frigid waters of the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel and Irish Sea, the beaches in the U.K. aren’t quite as warm as those in the sun-drenched Mediterranean. However, there are plenty of stunning gems to be found, particularly along the eastern coastline.
Moving around in the U.K. has started to get a little easier. Slowly, more spots are beginning to open back up. Although we’re still not allowed to take overnight excursions, there are still plenty of places less than a two-hour drive from where you’re based.
With many of their countries topping the list of greatest coffee consumers in the world, Europeans know how to brew a great cup of joe. They also have a knack for creating beautiful and fun coffee shops to serve up their delicious beverages.
Hop-on, hop-off city buses are a fun and convenient way of taking in the best sights of Europe’s greatest cities. There is, however, a downside: generally speaking, this kind of tour is a pricey proposition.
Mother’s Day in Germany is celebrated on the same day as in the U.S. which is on the second Sunday in May. This year, it's on May 10. The coinciding date has both advantages and disadvantages.
It was a decision Europe and much of the world was waiting for: would Germany cancel the world’s largest beer festival? Bavarian leaders made the decision today to cancel the 187th year of Oktoberfest.
As we start to defrost from the dark, cold abyss known as European Winter, the travel bug inside you emerges. While Switzerland is known for its winter sports like skiing the Swiss are so much more than playing in the snow.
Spring has sprung, and it’s the time of year when we long to be dining al fresco, checking out the newest scary rides at our favorite amusement parks and socializing with friends at the first festivals of the season.
Once you arrive in Germany, it’s easy to be swept up in planning your travel adventures. Glamorous cities such as Berlin and Munich often beckon. However, sometimes the real gems are hidden right in front of you, within a day-trip distance.
Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, the list goes on of the must-see historic treasures of London, England. While the flashy settings you’ve seen in movies are truly incredible, take time to step onto the quieter streets to discover some of my favorite hidden London gems.
