Disney movies have a way of making us all long for a fictional, enchanted kingdom. The settings are always so magical and so beautiful, they look like something straight out of, well, a fairy tale. But many Disney movie locations are based on real places. And once you see the movies, you’ll want to plan…
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…
Unlike the United States where it take days – if not weeks – to drive across the country, in Europe you could potentially drive through several countries in a day. And while Europe may have an excellent and widely used rail system, driving in Europe is also an easy way to get around. Most people…
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 trip Germany, I would have spent more than one day in Munich. (Seriously, what was I thinking?!) During our two week road trip across Central Europe, we spent one full day and one night…
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…
