Meissen, the Capital of Porcelain, is an underrated town. Located 25 miles from Dresden, the hilly, 11 centuries old Saxony German settlement proved me wrong, underrated came to mind. Why? I had little expectations for a day trip. With only 30,000 inhabitants, pleasant surprises come from small packages comes to mind, picturesque scenes, wine tasting and a bit of upscale shopping at the Meissen Shop.
I will tell you all about it.
A local staycation delayed over the past few months finally happened. A travel to North Germany in June, not exactly the warmest summer destination, but well worth it. I was not familiar with Stralsund. A medieval Hansa League Baltic port city in Mecklenberg Vorpommern 280 km from Berlin.
Having no expectations on my first visit, the surprise was genuine. A UNESCO World Heritage City, Stralsund, founded in 1234, offers a lot. Large churches, architecture, expressive color palette facades and cobblestone streets worthy of a few days of exploration.
Stay Tuned for Part 2. I have a lot of pictures to share.
I was looking over vintage airline posters longing. Back in the old days traveling was alluring, fun, easy, a bit of glam.
. As vacation season starts in the New Normal, the surreal sensation stays with me. I have been planning on another staycation. The thought of getting on a plane in the near future makes me a bit nervous. The same felling as going to a dentist appointment. Back in the say heading to the airport meant embarking a new exciting adventure. Even before 2020, the travel experience got stressful. Now, more time for checking in and screenings, face masks. How do you social distance in a terminal? Boarding an airplane? Taking an overcrowded train to the city centre? Travelling has become, if you can believe it, more complicated. My holiday involves a car drive within a few hours of where I live.
Stay safe wherever you go this summer.