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When you’ve spent nearly four decades travelling throughout Germany—as I have—you begin to think you’ve seen most of its charming towns. And then, every so often, you discover one that surprises you. That’s exactly how I found Monschau. I was staying in Brussels and looking for places near the Belgian border worth exploring when this…
Germany is where I first learned how to travel slowly. I was seventeen when I arrived for a three-month cultural immersion program, my first solo trip abroad. What began as a teenage adventure quietly shaped how I would travel for the next almost 40 years. Germany has a rhythm that naturally invites you to slow…
Excited to explore Bonn, I came for the day from Frankfurt. All I knew before coming was that it’s a riverside city, the former capital of West Germany and the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven. So, is Bonn worth visiting? The answer depends on what you’re looking for: a city of sweeping landmarks and crowds,…
Mainz feels like a lived-in riverside city where Roman history, timber-framed streets, and everyday German life coexist quietly together. If you’re searching for things to do in Mainz, Germany, chances are you’re wondering how to spend your time here or treating it like a quick add-on to somewhere else. I’ll walk you through what to…
Is Mainz worth visiting? I asked myself that question the first time I stepped off the train from Frankfurt, curious but not entirely convinced. Mainz rarely makes “must-see” lists for Germany, and that’s exactly why it caught my attention. After decades of travelling through Europe — and returning to Germany again and again (including living)…
If you’re searching for things to do in Würzburg, most guides will point you straight to a familiar list of sights. Palaces, viewpoints, museums — all worthy, all overwhelming if you only have a day. I want to take a different approach. If you’re short on time but still want to travel slowly, Würzburg is…