The black forest

The Black Forest is an immensely beautiful and storied region in southwestern Germany, a place where nature, culture, and history are deeply intertwined.   The Land of Dark Pines   The name Black Forest, or Schwarzwald in German, is a direct inheritance from...

The same but different city

Our recent stay in Freudenberg was truly delightful and left us with a very pleasant experience. We were particularly enchanted by the historic town center, known as the “Alter Flecken.” This unique ensemble of black and white half-timbered houses, built...

The city on the river

We recently enjoyed a very pleasant stay in Münster, spending four non-consecutive nights parked at the zoo’s lot, which made for a convenient base to explore the city. The Allwetterzoo itself proved to be a mixed experience. While the concept of covered...

The old Lauenburg

Lauenburg, officially Lauenburg an der Elbe, is a historic town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, renowned for its beautifully preserved old town and its deep connection to the Elbe River.   History of Lauenburg   Lauenburg’s history is closely tied to...