Whenever people ask me about Munich, one of the first questions is always the same: “But isn’t Munich super expensive?” And honestly, I get it. Even within Germany, Munich has this reputation, that it’s a city where you need deep pockets to live or even just to visit. I’ve been to Munich a few times…
Austria was never high on my bucket list until I saw how magical the streets looked at Christmas, and from that moment, I knew I had to see it for myself. Since that first trip, I’ve been back three times, including a six-week stay in Salzburg while cat sitting, and that’s when I truly fell…
Traveling and backpacking has changed so much over the last couple of years, and one of the biggest game changers has to be eSIMs. Gone are the days of landing in a new country, frantically trying to find a kiosk for a local SIM card, and then spending half an hour arguing with your phone…
Somehow, I completely missed the memo on using an eSIM for travel until last year, which is a little embarrassing considering how much I travel. But once I finally tried one, I was hooked. Honestly, I think eSIMs are the future of travel. The convenience is unbeatable: I can land at any airport in Asia,…
Everyone talks about European summer, and yeah, it’s great, but honestly, Christmas in Europe might just be my favorite time to be on the continent. From mid-November through early January, cities light up with extravagant Christmas markets, steaming mugs of glühwein, and streets so sparkly they make you feel like a kid again. I’ve been…
One of my favorite cities to visit in Germany is definitely Munich. And as someone who grew up near Cologne, it honestly hurts me a little to say this, but I have to admit that Munich is the most beautiful of all our major German cities. The city has everything: a picture-perfect old town, stunning…
If you’ve read any of my other Germany travel guides, you probably already know that I’m a big fan of visiting Munich. I wouldn’t necessarily want to live there, but from a tourist’s perspective, I honestly think Munich is one of the best, maybe even the best city to visit in Germany. I’ve been a…
I honestly think Munich is one of the best cities to visit in Germany especially if it’s your first time in the country and or you’re flying in from overseas and want that classic, “stereotypical German” ( Bavarian) experience. Even though I was born and raised in Germany, I still get ridiculously excited every time…
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…