Tag: point of interest

A Trip to London

a view of London's st Paul's cathedral from millennium bridge with the dome in the center

I have finally returned to London after a decade! It’s changed drastically since 2008 but it’s improved for the better! Here are a few things we visited that were a lot of fun and worth it for your next trip to London. This trip was combined with a trip to Edinburgh so check that out!…Read more

Belgian Cabin Getaway

a shallow creek at our Belgian cabin getaway

We went for a cabin getaway for the weekend to the Ardennes! We stayed at Les Cabanes de Rensiwez and it had a wonderful location! It did have some housekeeping and noise issues but more on that later. Let’s get into it! Key Takeaways The Mahe Suite We stayed in the Mahe Suite which is…Read more

Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc

a man in white shirt arms wide standing on the tour du Mont Blanc trail with mountains and cloud behind

Have you ever thought about hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc? Me neither but I found myself doing it after getting invited in a Facebook group. It was amazing but here’s a few things I quickly learned coming from someone who’s never done long distance hiking in the Alps but rather used to Rocky Mountain…Read more

Bacharach Germany Weekend Getaway

Bacharach downtown area with timber houses and stone streets

Need to get away for a few days? Head down to Bacharach Germany! Here’s a few details to note for your upcoming weekend trip to the Rhine River valley. Bacharach Lodging We stayed at the Bacharach Gingerbread House. It’s an Airbnb owned by a local and it’s furnished great and located in a great spot!…Read more

Fritz Walter Stadium Tour

betzenberg, 1fck, and fritz walter stadion written out in white on the seats at the Kaiserslautern stadium

I got to enjoy a Fritz Walter Stadium tour organized by “Welcome to Rhineland Pfalz“. It was a wonderful time and here’s some of the things you need to know if you want to join the next one! I follow the Welcome to RLP Facebook Page and it was posted on the site to join…Read more

The Kindsbach Bunker

people standing in front of the Kindsbach bunker entrance next to a hill with a green door in the side

I finally got to explore the Kindsbach Bunker located near Ramstein Air Base. It was really interesting to see and a lot of fun to explore something so historic in the area. Here’s some of the things I saw and some history I learned. Kindsbach Bunker History The bunker was originally built by there Germans…Read more

A Berlin Weekend

the Berlin Dom with snow falling and snow on the ground

We had a Berlin weekend in February and it was great! I’ve only ever visited in the summer and that is awesome but this time it was winter…and it was beautiful! Winter Berlin was really a great time. It wasn’t busy, it was lightly snowing, the Ubahn was quiet and easy to get around. It…Read more

Schluchtensteig Trek

a wooden sign saying "schlucht-steig" at the Schluchtensteig entrance near kaiserslautern with trees and forest all around

We got out and visited the Schluchtensteig! It’s only a few minutes north of Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike! Here’s some of the highlights! Getting to Schluchtensteig We parked at the Waschmühle parking lot. It was empty because the pool is closed for winter. There’s one end of the trail there. There’s another trailhead…Read more

The Complete “The Holiday” Filming Locations

the holiday movie poster starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude law, and jack black

I have finally returned to movie locations and have made the complete “The Holiday” filming locations that people really want! Here’s a map and a little background on each place! UK Locations for The Holiday Rosehill Cottage It doesn’t get any better than this English cottage in Shere. Rosehill Cottage is the center of the…Read more

Exploring Gerolstein Germany

title exploring gerolsteimn Germany with a green mossy waterfall behind the title and people exploring the area

We got away to explore Gerolstein Germany and see some of its geological history. It was a cold rainy weekend, typical of December, and it was nice to get out and explore. Here’s where we went and what we saw. Also, don’t miss out on a great airbnb stay as your home base for adventure!…Read more