Discover Munich

Discover Munich

There is a whole lot more than just a few highlights to discover in Munich. After arriving by train I briefly refresh and plunge myself into the Alt Stadt. Starting with a walking tour, I explore the cobbled streets including sights such as St.… Read the rest

10 Things To Do – Frankfurt Am Main

Frankfurt Am Main

Radiating from the historic central square of Römerberg, Frankfurt Am Main is a charming city with a lot to offer. Located on an ancient ford (German: furt) of the river Main, its early inhabitants were the Franks of Franconia.… Read the rest

Städel Museum

Städel Museum

The Städel Museum is an art museum located in Frankfurt, Germany. It is one of the most important and renowned art museums in the country, housing a vast collection of artworks from the Middle Ages through to contemporary art.… Read the rest

Städel Museum – Old Masters

Idealised Portrait of a Lady (Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as a Nymph), Sandro Botticelli, ca. 1480 – 1485

The Städel Museum – Old Masters collection is part of the Städel’s art museum and gallery located in Frankfurt, Germany. It is one of the most important and renowned art museums in the country, housing a vast collection of artworks from the Middle Ages through to contemporary art.… Read the rest

Romance Museum

Romance Museum

Additionally, adjacent to Goethe House is Goethe Museum, which houses an extensive collection of art and artifacts related to Goethe and his era. If you’re interested in delving deeper into Goethe’s life and the cultural context of his time, a visit to both Goethe House and Goethe Museum is highly recommended.… Read the rest

Römerberg

Römerberg


Römerberg is a historic square located in the heart of Frankfurt’s old town (Altstadt). It is one of the city’s most iconic and most picturesque spots, known for its beautifully restored medieval buildings and its historical significance. It’s a great place to start exploring the Old Town and a great place to stop as there are many cafes and restaurants in which to pause for a rest, something to eat and drink and somewhere to soak in the atmosphere.… Read the rest

The Frankfurt Cathedral

The Frankfurt Cathedral

The Frankfurt Cathedral, also known as the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew (Kaiserdom Sankt Bartholomäus), is a significant landmark in Frankfurt, Germany. As one of the major historical buildings in the city it holds great cultural and architectural significance and is simply magnificent to behold.… Read the rest

Expo 2020: Germany

Expo 2020: Germany

I have a sense of elation and foreboding as I arrive to explore Camps Germany in the last weeks of Expo 2020. I have a good book with me and know that the wait will be over an hour for the ever-so-popular Germany pavilion.… Read the rest

Wismar

Wismar’s Market Square with the Alte Schwede (1380)

Another Hanseatic gem. Wismar’s sky line is dominated by a trifecta of Gothic medieval architecture – St Maria’s, St Nikolai’s and St George’s. My heart beats faster at the thought of these divine churches although these are not the only splendid notable facades in Wismar.… Read the rest

Schloß Schwerin

Schloß Schwerin

If fairytales were to have a birthplace it must be Schwerin. Even from a distance, just laying eyes on their impossibly beautiful castle makes me feel like a princess, or at least, like the world is full of hope and beauty.… Read the rest