Top Attractions In Medieval Regensburg Germany

Regensburg, a picturesque city on the Danube River in Germany, is a destination well worth visiting. This medieval city is remarkable for having survived wartime bombing, leaving its medieval center gloriously intact. Unlike many German cities, Regensburg’s historic heart has been so well preserved that it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. … Read more

Visitor’s Guide to Neuschwanstein Castle In Bavaria

Clad in glistening limestone and strategically perched in the Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is the most visited site in Germany. The Neo-Gothic castle isn’t a hidden gem or secret place, despite being a bit of a hassle to get to. It’s almost 2 hours from Munich in the middle of nowhere. In fact, the crowds are … Read more

Guide To Mad King Ludwig’s Fairytale Castles In Bavaria

“There is a castle on a cloud. I like to go there in my sleep.” — Ludwig II, quoting Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables Bavaria is a gorgeous region in southern Germany. It’s home to eye catching castles that were designed and built by Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria. They’re touristy, glorious, and romantic. Among … Read more

Guide To The Munich Residenz: City Palace of the Wittelsbach Dynasty

The Munich Residenz is a vastly underrated European palace. I’d say it’s on par with Versailles in terms of sheer grandeur, though I may get booed for that sentiment. Too bad, it’s delightfully under-touristed and historically interesting, despite being mostly a post WWII recreation. The Munich Residenz was the seat of a political and cultural … Read more

Guide To The German National Museum in Nuremberg Germany

Weather can be tricky in Germany in the fall. It’s irritatingly unpredictable. I was in Germany during an unexpected fall “freeze,” when the weather flip flopped 30 degrees in a day or two. That’s a bit hard to bear now, isn’t it? Having been frozen out, and drowned out, of Munich, I found myself in … Read more

Guide To The UNESCO-Listed Wurzburg Residence, The “German Versailles”

The Würzburg Residence is a must see UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll step into a world of opulence and history. With resplendent interiors, lush gardens, and a rich cultural legacy, is one of Europe’s most important Baroque palaces. Wurzburg is a small town in northern Bavaria. But there’s nothing “small town” about its vast … Read more

Mad King Ludwig of Bavaria: Was His Death Suicide or Murder?

“I wish to remain an eternal enigma to myself and to others.” — Ludwig II I’ve always been fascinated by murder mysteries. If you throw royalty into the mix, it’s an even juicier story. I’ve previously written about Vincent Van Gogh (suicide or murder?) and England’s Richard III (did he kill the princes in the … Read more

Guide To Munich’s Opulent Nymphenburg Palace

Here’s my guide to visiting Munich’s grand Nymphenburg Palace and the beautiful palace gardens. I tell you everything you need to see at this must visit attraction in Munich. At Nymphenburg, swans glide, nymphs dance on Rococo ceilings, and thematic follies dot the lavish park. Nymphenburg Palace is a must see site in Munich. It’s … Read more