Vienna is one of the most beautiful cities any time of year, but at Christmas? Wow. The whole city glows. The chandelier-style lights draped across the main shopping street leading to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are honestly some of the most elegant decorations I’ve ever seen, and everywhere you look, there are strings of twinkling lights…
If you’re still on the fence about spending Christmas in Germany, consider this your sign to just book the trip. I promise you won’t regret it! Germany is hands-down one of the best countries to visit during the holidays, and Berlin, the capital, is a huge part of that magic. Yes, I might be biased…
If you’re thinking about spending Christmas in Germany and still on the fence, let me make this easy: the answer is yes, absolutely yes. Christmas in Germany is always a good idea, and Hamburg is one of the best places to experience it. I might be biased (I did grow up in Germany after all),…
One of my favorite things about living in Germany has always been the Christmas season, and more specifically, the Christmas markets in Germany. They’re festive, cozy, full of twinkly lights, and yes, I’ll admit it: a little bit magical. I might be biased (I am German, after all), but Christmas markets have been part of…
Finding that spark of Christmas magic as an adult can feel tricky, but Vienna brings it back in full force. Between glowing palaces, the smell of cheesy raclette, and mugs of steaming Glühwein in your hands, it’s the kind of festive atmosphere that makes you feel like a kid again. I first came here on…
If you’ve read any of my other Hamburg travel guides, then you already know this: Hamburg is for sure one of my favorite cities in Germany. The thing I love about Hamburg is the mix. Berlin, to me, is a bit too grimy and edgy, while Munich is kinda the opposite, too posh and polished….
If you’ve read any of my other Hamburg travel guides, you probably already know this, but Hamburg is most likely one of my favorite cities in Germany. If I ever had to pick a German city to live in, I’m pretty sure it would be here. What I love about Hamburg is the balance. Berlin…
I visited Vienna last Christmas to hang out with one of my friends, and it reminded me why I keep coming back. This was actually my third trip to the city, and after wandering the streets again, popping into the famous palaces, and eating way too much cake, I knew it was finally time to…
Food is always a big deal for me when I travel. Honestly, no matter if I’m in Europe, Asia, or Latin America, I think food is the best way to understand a culture and a city. The same definitely goes for Hamburg. As one of Germany’s biggest port cities, food is deeply tied to the…
Hamburg, Germany, is without a doubt one of the country’s coolest (and most underrated) cities to visit. In fact, if I had to pick a favorite German city, I’d probably go with Hamburg. The city just has such a cool and unique vibe, it’s fun, easy to explore, and somehow manages to hit the sweet…