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The Understated Bamberg

The UNESCO World Heritage Site Bamberg, located in the Franconia region of Bavaria seems is a city that feels straight from an old location. Hilly scenes, Middle Age Architecture, Wooden fronts, narrow streets, it is no wonder the 80.000 inhabitant municipality is one of the prettiest in Germany. Good for a pub crawl, however, the… Continue reading The Understated Bamberg

An Underrated Place to Go

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… Continue reading An Underrated Place to Go

I Want A New Train Set

Sometimes in life you go to a place that brings back memories. I had train sets a kid, loved playing with them for hours. Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg brought back those days imaging being the train conductor. Spread out over three floors the attractions are set up based on a destination of the world, Rio or… Continue reading I Want A New Train Set

It Happens In The Reeperbahn

Beatles Square
  • Reeperbahn Hamburg

“What Happens in the Reeperbahn Stays in the Reeperbahn.” The St. Pauli’s Red Light district is known for sin. Historically, sailors staying in the Hamburg would visit the Reeperbahn for “fun”. Today, while hit by the tourist overload, in the evening its true character comes out. I recommend a stroll after 18:00.

A Lot Charm In A Small Place

City gate
Town Centre

I visited Volkach on a late Saturday. Another wine country town situated above the Main River in the Franconia Region of Bavaria. A charming square in the centre, a high tower gate on the main street was picture perfect. I visited the 8.700 habitants municipality on a late Saturday afternoon. Being in the wine growing… Continue reading A Lot Charm In A Small Place