Mediterranean Riviera? Delightful. Croatian Riviera? Glorious. To the Brits, even the English Riviera (that's down on the south west coast, in Devon), is a joy to spend a summer in. But there's not many who would leap at the chance to visit the German Riviera, on the Baltic coast of Germany, because let's face it:… Continue reading Warnemünde Germany • Beach Days on the German Riviera
The quirky neighbourhood of Sankt Pauli is one of the best areas to eat in the beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany. Independent, locally-owned restaurants line the streets, all full of character and some downright delicious taste sensations. Here are my favourite St Pauli restaurants for when you’re in the area and feeling peckish. *This site… Continue reading St Pauli Restaurants • The best places to eat in Hamburg’s quirkiest neighbourhood
Sankt Pauli is a neighbourhood I hold dearly in my little lost heart. Which might be a surprise to regular readers; I'm an off the beaten path kind of a gal, often to be found hiking in the wilderness or bumbling through obscure villages with only a handful of residents. Gritty inner-city red light districts… Continue reading A Guide to Sankt Pauli, Hamburg
I'll be honest. At first sight, Bad Schandau doesn't have the same pretty, slightly spooky, charm of some other olde worlde towns in Saxon Switzerland- one of Germany's lesser known mountain-strewn national parks. But what it lacks in medieval charm, it makes up for in its proximity to so much natural beauty. And not only… Continue reading Bad Schandau, Germany • Wes Anderson Vibes in a Hiking Paradise
The train followed the River Elbe as it meandered all the way from Dresden to the little platform in Königstein, where we hopped off eager to be in the fresh air. We knew absolutely nothing about this little river town; other than that it's a great place to stay to explore Saxon Switzerland National Park.… Continue reading Königstein, Saxony • A guide to the spookiest but prettiest place I ever stayed
The Bastei Bridge is one of Saxony's most famous landmarks. A stunning stone bridge high up in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, this beauty wouldn't look out of place in Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings. In fact, I wouldn't have batted an eyelid at the sight of an elven queen or some kind… Continue reading The Bastei Bridge Hike • Hiking to Saxony’s Most Stunning Landmark
If you're hunting for an off the beaten path destination in Germany, look no further than the Ore Mountains, my friends! Particularly if you love exploring the outdoors. In winter, the Ore Mountains are a snow-covered winter wonderland popular with winter sports enthusiasts. In summer, this lesser-known mountain range (the Erzgebirge, in Deutsch) is quiet… Continue reading Altenberg in Summer • Off the Beaten Path in the Ore Mountains, Germany
Three days in Dresden was the perfect amount of time to spend exploring. This post will give you an inside-out guide to Dresden, plus all the best tips for things to do and architectural gems to marvel at. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no… Continue reading Three Days in Dresden – A Guide to the Jewel Box of Germany
We had been lost in Bohemian Switzerland for four and a half hours before we finally found the road. That opener makes this sound like the beginning of some kind of post-apocalyptic fairytale. And in a way pals, that's exactly what this is. It did happen during 2020, after all. But let's take it right… Continue reading Lost in Bohemian Switzerland
Christmas in Hamburg- 'tis the season to be jolly y'all!! *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. As I'm somehow located in jolly old Germany for this year's Christmas season, it's the first time in my entire life that I've experienced a… Continue reading Christmas in Hamburg: The Art of the Weihnachtsmarkt!
