Mainau (D), July 2019
Germany
Postcard from Mainau Island
Visiting Mainau Island on Lake Constance is always a special treat. In need of a small getaway, I asked a friend if she’d join me to spend the weekend in Meersburg. The last time I was there was in autumn and I looked forward to visiting in summer. There were many more tourists there, but […]
Postcard from Nymphenburg Palace
Nymphenburg Palace has been on my list of places to see for many years. On a recent trip to Munich a couple of weeks ago, I decided to visit. I opted for the combination ticket in order to be able to see the palace as well as the four pavillions scattered around the park. It […]
Postcard from the Thuringian Forest
A few weekends ago we spent the day driving and walking through the Thuringian Forest in Germany. It was at peak foliage and it was a wonderful feeling to be bathing in that golden light that only exists at this time of the year.
A Jaunt to the Black Forest
Before the holidays, my sister and I planned a girl’s weekend away. Our last trip had been to Lake Constance, and it was high time we repeated it. After the golden colors at the lake, we were hoping for a thick blanket of snow when we booked our stay in the Black Forest. Alas, we […]
