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We took a day trip to Würzburg, the first city on the Romantic Road in the north. There we visited the Marienberg Fortress, which is a prominent landmark that’s often associated as the symbol of Würzburg. The Bishops of Würzburg lived there for nearly five centuries. Although the city has been a fort since ancientContinue reading “Würzburg”

In a parking garage a few weeks ago, we noticed that there were spots that appeared to be specifically for women only. After a bit of research, we learned that women’s parking spots were first introduced in Germany in 1990 to improve women’s safety and reduce the risk of sexual assault. In some parts ofContinue reading “Frauen Parking “

For Brev’s 27th birthday, we were able to spend the weekend in Germany’s Capitol, Berlin. Our initial impression of Berlin is that it’s a huge city, with lots of history, and a trendy hipster scene. We had so much fun scootering around the city, and we just happened to be there during their Festival ofContinue reading “Berlin”

On our walking tour of Munich, we saw the Feldherrnhalle, which became a monument for Hitler’s movement. When the Nazi party rose to power, Hitler declared the Feldherrnhalle a national monument. Anyone walking past it was required to give the Nazi salute, and armed officers were there to ensure that everyone did so. The nearbyContinue reading “Munich: Viscardigasse”

During our travels throughout Germany, we have seen many Lebkuchen (especially at Oktoberfest). Lebkuchen is a large heart shaped gingerbread cookie that includes sweet sayings or humorous messages on it. Originally, these cookies were created by 13th century by monks in Franconia, Germany and grew to be a tradition throughout Germany. On the official OktoberfestContinue reading “Lebkuchen”

When I found out we were moving to Germany, I knew I had to get to Oktoberfest. Brev had basketball games and no time off, so sadly he couldn’t join me. However, I was able to meet up in Munich with a friend I met last year in Belgium. We had so much fun! AndContinue reading “Munich: The 188th Oktoberfest”

On another Sunday off, we visited Nuremberg and spent some time at the city’s castle. The castle is a group of medieval buildings on a ridge in the historical center of Nuremberg. It was once an important part of the Holy Roman Empire and was considered one of the best medieval fortifications in Europe. InContinue reading “Nuremberg Castle”

Because Brev usually has Sundays off, that’s when our day trips typically happen. A couple Sundays ago we visited Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Rothenburg is one of the cities on Germany’s famous Romantic Road and one of three towns in Germany with its entire city walls still intact. Rothenburg is so charming! It has manyContinue reading “Rothenburg”

Romantic Road is a picturesque 290-mile route that travels between the German cities of Wurzburg and Fussen. The route passes through what is often labeled as quintessential German scenery and culture, which is why it’s one of the biggest magnets for tourism in the southern provinces of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This makes Romantic Road anContinue reading “Romantiche Stasse (Romantic Road)”

A few weeks ago, we visited nearby Schwäbisch Hall, which is a picturesque city with medieval flair. Its timber looking buildings extend up the hills from the Kocher River. Today you can still see most of the original architecture in varying styles, like the Romanesque-Gothic Saint Michael’s church and the Baroque town hall. Previously, SchwabischContinue reading “Schwäbisch Hall”