Berlin, the capital of Germany, is worldwide-famous for its modern history and the German people do not try to hide it. You will stumble upon reminders of the World Wars throughout the city. But its history goes much further…
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Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is the third biggest German city but still retains a small-town atmosphere, especially in the historic center. It goes without saying that the entire region is full of history and culture. ARRIVING in Munich…
You should always consider how you’ll arrive as well as the core area of interest when choosing your base on short trips. For sleeping in Munich, this core is the stretch between Karlsplatz and Marienplatz. Consequently, staying in this…
Le Méridien Munich***** BOOK HERE Munich was my choice for the last (2019-2020) New Year's break. And although I was very much satisfied with the Pullman, I wanted to try a more central option as I would be arriving…
The town of Dürnstein, in Lower Austria, is known for its vineyards and the (ruined) castle where Richard the Lionheart was kept prisoner after he was captured in 1192, on his way back from the Holy Land after the…
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, though not its capital. It was founded by the Romans and permanently settled for more than 2,000 years, and closely tied to the Reformation movement. Nowadays it’s one of the largest financial…
Frankfurt am Main — not to be confused with Frankfurt an der Oder — is the largest city in the state of Hesse and 5th in Germany. Also known as Mainhattan due to its importance as one of the…
The town of Melk, in Lower Austria, is mostly known for its homonym great baroque Benedictine monastery. The town was first mentioned on historical records in 831 and received market rights in 1227. Walking around the city center, you'll…
The town of Baden "bei Wien" (to distinguish it from other Badens) is a spa town in Lower Austria, just south of Vienna. It dates back to the time of the Romans and has been sacked by Hungarians and…
I have previously written about getting around Munich. But the city is updating its tariff system in order to simplify it. Below I highlight what changes in practice for you. As of December 2019, the new Munich tariff system…
Why You Should Never Visit Vienna In a continent with such countries as Italy, France, Germany, why would anyone even pay any attention to Austria? Yes, it was the capital of the Habsburg and Austro-Hungarian Empire, but who cares?…
Pullman Munich Hotel**** BOOK HERE As I always say, I believe four elements are crucial when choosing accommodation, more specifically in this order of importance: cleanliness, location, structure/comfort, and service/staff. Going on this third hotel mini-review, I explain the…
