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Exploring Monschau, a Small, Cute Town in Germany

When we went to Belgium, my mom wanted to go to Germany. Monschau was close enough to the border for us to make a trip into Germany for the day, while also visiting a town that looked super cute.

Monschau

Some of Monschau’s History

Monschau is a medieval town that dates back at least to the 1100s. However, its heyday came much later in the 1700s. It had a thriving textile industry that gave its economy a good boost. After the 18th century, however, the economy declined. However, the town ended up being very well preserved and now looks as it … Continue reading

Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2024 in Destinations
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Wandering Around Berlin, Germany: Things to Do & Travel Guide

I’ll be quite honest with you: Berlin was never on my list of destinations. If you follow my blog, you know that I’m more into cultural history and historical architecture. Berlin doesn’t really have any more historical buildings and a lot of its history is more modern, and obviously focused on the second World War. The people who recommended Berlin to me were all big on nightlife so no, I didn’t want to go.

However I chose to when it became a much-needed stop between Poznan and Dresden. And it was actually a very fun stop.

Berlin, Germany

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Posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Destinations
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The Porcelain City of Dresden – Things to Do & Travel Guide

When people think of Germany, they think of Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. But in my case, Dresden was on the top of my German bucket list because it’s a baroque masterpiece in its own right. It’s the capital of Saxony and can be an easy day trip from places like Berlin, Prague and Wroclaw. What I found is it’s a great city to visit and even spend a little more time in.

Dresden, Germany Dresden, Germany

A Short History of Dresden

Dresden has been a settlement since the mid-late middle ages. Its heyday actually came under Polish rule, when Polish King Augustus II (also … Continue reading

Posted on Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Destinations
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Visiting Aachen & its Beautiful Cathedral (Updated 2024)

The first place I ever visited in Germany was actually the relatively unknown town of Aachen, a cute town near the French and Belgian borders. It’s known for being the home of Charlemagne’s cathedral and is also the hometown of Anne Frank’s mother. Though there’s a world of difference between Aachen and popular German cities like Berlin, Aachen still has a lot to offer for history buffs.

Aachen Cathedral Aachen

Some History of Aachen

Aachen started out as a spa town in Roman times, and it grew to be one of Emperor Charlemagne’s favourite places centuries later. Subsequently he made the town the … Continue reading

Posted on Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Destinations
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