Nuremberg, or Nürnberg, is a city rich in history and culture, offering a blend of medieval architecture, significant historical sites, and vibrant markets. Morning: Churches and Christmas Market St. Martha Kirche, St. Klara Kirche, and St. Lorenz After arriving in Nuremberg from Frankfurt and dropping our bags at the hotel in Old Town, we set …
Our adventure continued as we set off for the picturesque town of Heidelberg. The day was packed with history, culture, and festive cheer! Our first stop was the magnificent Schloss Heidelberg. This castle, perched on a hill, offered stunning views of the town below. We took a guided tour and explored the fascinating Apothecary Museum, the …
Our day began in the heart of Frankfurt, at the iconic Main Tower. Despite the dull, grey sky, we ascended to the observation deck for sweeping panoramic views of the urban landscape. It was the perfect way to kick off our adventure, capturing Frankfurt’s vibrancy from above. From there, we hopped on a train bound …
Flight to FrankfurtOur journey began with an uneventful flight to Frankfurt. We landed at 8:18 AM and by 9:15 AM, we were already dropping our luggage at the hotel. We chose the unassuming Hotel Miramar am Romer, which was within feet of the Römerberg Market. Morning AdventuresWe kicked off our day with a quick latte …
Since I am an extrovert, I realize that I never take solo trips. I prefer to plan trips for my family and friends. But I found myself with a free day in NYC in June, before my friends arrived for our girl’s weekend, and I was excited with the prospect of doing things that I …
While Alaska was the 49th state to join the Union, it was my 50th state to visit! I was originally supposed to go in July of 2020 with my cousin Rachel. Well, we all know what happened then, so that trip was cancelled. Once travel opened back up, there was always a reason not to …
Yesterday, I took a Keys to the Kingdom tour at Magic Kingdom. While I wish I had done it on a cooler day (the heat index was 107!), I had a great time. This is a 5-hour walking tour (scooters are allowed) that costs between $129 – $149, depending on the date. There is …
Ever since I saw the movie Zootopia, I have been obsessed with sloths. The scene in the DMV with Flash, made me laugh out loud. So, when I heard that you had a chance to interact with sloths at The Creature Conservancy, I was eager to sign up for the private tour. We had an …
This may seem like a strange bucket list item, but I have been fascinated with Baked Alaska since we were in Belfast on Thanksgiving Eve in 2022. Our Black Cab Taxi driver recommended a restaurant called Stix and Stones. After a delightful meal, the waiter brought out a Snowman Baked Alaska and I was hooked! …
After a lengthy delay getting from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (thanks Santa Ana winds), we arrived! We checked into The Venetian. We had missed our dinner reservations for that night, so we explored the Strip, went to see the Bellagio Conservatory and had dinner at In-N-Out Burger. Our theme of “adapting” became a must …