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
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
