Every country and every family have their own Christmas traditions. For me, Christmas would not be the same if I did not visit a Christmas market or two. I cannot remember when I first visited a Christmas market, but I have memories that go back to my earliest childhood. In particular, of my Irish grandmother’s […]
Ludwig II of Bavaria and his Fairy-tale Castles
Neuschwanstein Castle is a highlight of Germany for many of my guests. However, few know much about the life of Ludwig and the ideas behind the castles. In my opinion, you should not visit Bavaria without seeing one of the castles or palaces of the ‘fairytale’ King. While in Bavaria, there are many opportunities to […]
Unter den Linden – The Heart of Berlin
The history of Berlin is a fascinating mixture of brutality and beauty. And for me, one of the best ways to see the city is in a coach with a local guide. However, when we are driving past all the amazing and historic points of interest it is, from time to time, not possible to […]
Cologne Cathedral – Der Kölner Dom
It is hard to imagine visiting Germany or Cologne without stepping inside Cologne Cathedral. This huge building and the Domplatte, the large empty area in front of the cathedral, is the setting for all of the major events in the city. Every march, parade or demonstration seems to flood over this spot. The most famous […]
Zugspitze – The Top of Germany
Let me take you to a building site…. For many years that was how I used to start my introduction to the Zugspitze. The new cable car station on the top of this beautiful mountain was for a while the highest building site in Europe. For those that have travelled with me in the past, […]
The Oberammergau Passion Play
Those of you that know me, know that I was born and grew up in a traditional Catholic 70’s and 80’s Ireland. At the time, the church played a central role in almost every part of daily life. I vividly remember accompanying my grandmother on daily visits to church when I stayed with her. Those […]
