I dreamed about visiting this castle for as long as I've wanted to travel. A few years ago when I applied to be a tour guide for BusAbout, I was given King Ludwig II of Bavaria, "The Mad King," as my topic. I waxed poetic about his dream castle that was never completed, how he may have had some … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
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How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt
Three years ago I had a layover in Frankfurt between volunteering in Thailand and sailing in Croatia. I had no idea what to do in the airport for 8 hours, so I placed my bag in storage and took the train into central Frankfurt. Unfortunately, I was there at 6 am, so nothing was really open. And … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Layover in Frankfurt
Berlin’s Cold War Bunkers
Disclaimer: Sensitive readers may find this post to be graphic, but I think it's a part of history rarely mentioned. Read at your own risk. He who builds bunkers is the first to drop bombs. It could happen any day now. The end of the world. World War 3. Doomsday. Not as the Mayans … [Read more...] about Berlin’s Cold War Bunkers
Photo Friday: Munich, Germany
Seeing a guy carrying a surfboard and wetsuit through Munich, Germany isn't something you expect to see, especially considering how cold it gets in Bavaria. Sydney, definitely. Los Angeles, possibly. But Munich? But surfers they were. I had read about this unusual "wave" before my trip and made … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Munich, Germany
Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations
I spent lots of time on trains during my trip to Austria and Germany, using my Eurail pass yet again. I didn't book online with vacation coupons, so using my youth train pass saved me a lot of money. For the most part, the German reputation for being neat and on time proved to be true when it came … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Scenes from German Train Stations