7 Reasons To Visit Wartburg Castle
High above the Thuringian town of Eisenach sits Wartburg Castle, a large and imposing complex rich in German history. With hundreds of visitors every day, this well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Germany’s most famous castles and a must-see attraction when in the state of Thuringia. By the end of this post, you’ll […]
Ultimate Franconia Beer Guide: 14 Unique Beers To Try In Southern Germany
Around the world, Germany is known for being a beer nation with many unique breweries, their own beer styles, and delicious, hearty food to go along. Beer has always been a significant part of German culture and tradition. Speaking of which, many German brewers still make beer following the Reinheitsgebot (Beer Purity Law) of 1516, […]
Budget Travel Guide: Experience Bamberg In 1 Day
The Franconian town of Bamberg is located about 60 km north of Nuremberg. It is most famous for its architectural masterpiece awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site honor. Besides the narrow streets and medieval houses, the city features ten unique breweries giving it the nickname “beer capital of Germany”. With a lot of unspoiled nature […]
15 Photos That Will Inspire You To Travel Into The African Bush
Have you ever visited a place and were blown away by its beauty? This happened to me when I went to Botswana for a conservation project focused on elephants. I lived and worked in the African bush for about six weeks, among zebras, elephants, and giraffes. It was one of the scariest and most challenging […]
9 Incredible Ways To Explore Franconian Switzerland
With 3.3 million overnight stays in 2017, Nuremberg is a renowned destination for both business travel and leisure tourism. Day-trippers and getaway tourists love spending time in Franconia’s metropolis, though significantly fewer people take the opportunity to get to know the area around Nuremberg. Some people visit Bamberg, even fewer Bayreuth. And it seems, hardly […]
11 Creative Gift Ideas For Divers
*This post contains affiliate links It´s always a great feeling being able to give a gift to someone that will be genuinely appreciated. Usually, this happens when you keep in mind what subject or hobby someone is particularly fond of, such as football, tennis or scuba diving. I´m neither a football nor tennis player, but […]
Why I Love Budget Diving (And You Should, Too!)
What Is Budget Diving? Budget Diving is the art of being able to save money on a sport that´s widely considered prestige. Using the right budget diving techniques enables pretty much anyone to participate in diving activities no matter what financial background they come from. Budget Diving does not mean that you will have to […]
5 Awesome Day Trips From Nuremberg
Traveling Nuremberg, you may find enough cultural and historical activities to fill a few days. However, the area around Franconia´s capital city also features incredible places and is absolutely worth a visit. Nature parks with an abundance of wildlife and outdoor activities, medieval villages with traditional breweries, and UNESCO sites – the Franconian region is […]
4 Key Benefits Of Getaways
Great for the soul and easy on your wallet – over the past decade, getaways have become a trendy alternative to multi-week vacations. In fact, more than 50% of the tourism trips that EU residents make are short trips with an average of 3 overnight stays. And there is a good reason why so many […]
3 Incredible Pearls Of Wisdom I Gained In Fiji
At the beginning of my personal travel story, I went on a transformational journey, which I usually refer to as my own Eat Pray Love experience. I was merely 18 years old, and my life at the time had been subject to radical change. I had just graduated from high school, no idea what I […]