Winter is often a time when many of us want to hide away indoors with a comfy blanket and a hot cup of tea. In many parts of the world winter means brutal temperatures, grey skies, and icy roads. But the coldest season of the year isn’t always bleak. In fact, winter can also mean…
Christmas is one of our favorite times of year. There is just something magical about the sparkling lights, the crisp winter air, the smell of cinnamon and spices, and the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. While many like to stay close to home during the holiday season, it can also be a…
When you tell your friends that you’re going to Europe many never ask about driving in Europe, they just ask about the plane ride. “Wow..how long of a flight is that?” “That’s a long flight…and you do it overnight?” “How expensive were the tickets?” It seems the only transportation conversation you have is about air…
During our summer road trip across Central Europe, we decided to spend one night in Munich, Germany. Although, I wish we would have spent more time in the Bavarian capital, our one night was well spent, partially because of the hotel in which we stayed. Sofitel Munich Bayerpost Hotel is a bit more swanky than…
After returning home from every trip, I always realize there are things I would have done differently. In retrospect, during our last trip to Europe, I would have spent more than one day in Munich, Germany. (Seriously, what was I thinking?!) During our two week road trip across Central Europe, we spent one full day…
When looking for family-friendly lodging, there are several things to consider. Does the hotel offer cribs? Are there bathtubs or only showers? Does the hotel’s restaurant offer high chairs? Are the rooms large enough to accommodate a family? And finally, how close is it to local attractions? Taking all of this into consideration, Hotel Eisenhut…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany is one of the most picturesque towns in the world. The colorful, walled city looks like the setting of just about every Disney movie ever made. Roam through the cobblestone streets long enough and you may actually start to feel like Belle in the movie Beauty and the Beast. Children…