Sweeping, grand buildings once completely ruled the skylines of medieval Europe. Even to this day, they stand out among modern buildings as pure solid pieces of beautiful art. We've all heard of pointed arches and flying buttresses, but what about the stained glass windows that brought a stunningly ethereal aspect to Gothic buildings, and what [...]
Category: Germany
Top 10 Experiences from Germany
Gosh this was a hard list to narrow down because we had so many fabulous moments like thermal spas, adorable AirBnbs, and nature walks. But if I had to make a list of the top 10 things that made their mark on me, this would be it! Dachau Concentration Camp This was so incredibly moving, [...]
Day Trip from Berlin: Potsdam
The palaces of Potsdam form part of one of the three UNESCO Sites in the Berlin city-limits. They are a string of exuberant palaces and gardens associated with the Prussian Empire. We specifically walked around Sanssouci Park grounds, but there is wayyy more to see! Sanssouci Palace Certainly the most famous of all the Prussian Palaces [...]
Eating Around Germany
Food is a huge part of every culture: what you eat, how you eat, and traditions surrounding mealtimes. With my sister as our guide we learned some lessons about German food. #1. Always "Proost" before drinking your first beer ...if not, you'll have bad sex for 7 years! YIKES! "Proost" is just the German equivalent [...]
Some of my Favorite Churches
I was going over previous posts I wrote about visiting churches recently and I just really love visiting churches. Not only are they architecturally gorgeous but they are dark and mysterious with some of the most beautiful artwork. So here are some of my favorite traveling church posts: Scrovegni Chapel I had been looking forward [...]
