Germany

  • Europe,  Germany,  Travel

    Quaint German Towns in the Harz Mountains

    Some of the most picturesque towns I have seen were in central Germany. Wernigerode and Quedlinburg are two small but quaint towns located in the Harz Mountains. These two towns were particularly memorable for their unique and cozy looking timber buildings and beautifully paved walkways. After spending a night in a cozy half-timbered house, we woke up early to some wonderful German hospitality and breakfast. It was not long before we were strolling leisurely around Wernigerode. The atmosphere in the streets was very peaceful and pleasant. There were plenty of unique cafes and patios everywhere in this small town. This is Wernigerode’s Town Hall. This is a market area located…

  • Europe,  Germany,  Travel

    The Enchanting Castles near Fussen, Germany

    We had decided to stay in Fussen for a few days while we explored the Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle. These two castles are some of the most popular and beautiful castles in all of Germany. Fussen is a small town located in Bavaria, Germany. While in Fussen we walked aimlessly through the open fields, simply enjoying the beautiful landscape. In the evening, Fussen is just as beautiful with its glowing sunset spreading across the sky and high above the mountains. We could have rode a horse up the hill to Neuschwanstein Castle, but instead opted to walk up the steep hill. Upon approaching the castle, I was instantly awed…

  • Europe,  Germany,  Travel

    Partying at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

    When we were organizing the itinerary for our one year World Trip, we planned it so we would end up in Munich, Germany during Oktoberfest. But, what we didn’t plan for were our accommodations. When traveling, we usually never booked our accommodations in advance because we figured we will somehow find a place, which we always did. However, when we arrived to Munich, it was next to impossible to find accommodations. We should have known better. After all, thousands of people from all over the globe were flocking to Munich for one of the world’s largest drinking parties. Luckily we did manage to find a campsite, and put up a…