Tag: Europe
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Christmas in Colmar {France}
Our next stop in the Alsace region brought us to the beautiful city of Colmar—one of those places that feels almost too picturesque to be real, especially during the Christmas season. Colmar has an impressively long history, first mentioned in 884 by Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Over the centuries, it has shifted between powers—granted…
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The Capital of Christmas in Strasbourg {France}
After leaving Paris, we made our way east to the Alsace region, where our first stop was Strasbourg—a city that fully embraces the magic of the season as the Capital of Christmas. This is a city shaped by centuries of change. Today, it is known as the seat of the European Parliament, but during the…
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Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts Forains {France}
Paris is known for its iconic landmarks—but some of its most magical experiences are the ones you don’t hear about as often. For us, that hidden gem was Pavillons de Bercy, home to the enchanting Musée des Arts Forains. A family friend suggested we visit, and it quickly became one of our favorite experiences in…
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A Winter Day Strolling the Streets of Paris {France}
We first visited France last year, and ever since, we’ve talked about returning. So when we decided to come back just as the Christmas markets were beginning to open, the trip felt even more special—something we had been quietly looking forward to for months. Our journey began in Paris, a city that seems to inspire…
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River Walks, Olympics & Painted Houses: Christmas in Garmisch-Partenkirchen {Germany}
On our last day in Germany, we boarded the train and headed toward the alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. As we passed snow-covered mountains and icy rivers, it immediately felt like stepping into the kind of winter landscape you imagine when you think of Christmas in Europe. There is something about snow in the mountains…
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Wandering Through the Medieval City of Regensburg {Germany}
After spending several days enjoying the Christmas season in Munich, we decided to venture farther out into Bavaria to explore some of the smaller historic cities that have shaped this region for centuries. One of the places we were most excited to visit was Regensburg. The train ride alone felt worth the trip as the…
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Christmas in Munich: Markets, Lights, & Holiday Magic {Germany}
Our next morning in Munich, we found ourselves debating how we wanted to spend the day. Should we visit one of the city’s many museums? Take a deeper historical tour? Go back to one of the places we had only glimpsed from the bus window the day before? But in the end, the Christmas markets…
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A Cold Winter Day Exploring Munich {Germany}
Our journey from Salzburg to Munich did not exactly go according to plan. What was supposed to be a simple two-hour train ride slowly turned into a long winter travel day full of unexpected transfers, freezing rain, and a great deal of standing around wondering what would happen next. Not long after boarding the train,…
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Salzburg at Christmas: Markets, Castles & Sound of Music {Austria}
There are some places that already feel magical before the Christmas lights are ever switched on, and Salzburg is one of them. Surrounded by mountains and crowned by its great fortress overlooking the valley, Salzburg already feels like something from a storybook. Add Christmas markets glowing in the old squares, music drifting through the streets,…
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Fortress Views, Mozart & Holiday Charm- A Day in Salzburg{Austria}
Two years ago, we had a trip planned to Austria and Germany when everything was suddenly canceled just before we were set to leave due to renewed Covid lockdowns. It was one of those disappointments that lingered—not just because of the travel itself, but because of how long we had been looking forward to it.…