Zugspitze, Germany: Planning the Perfect Winter Trip

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When asked to think about Germany, what are the first few things that come to your mind?   Beer? Oktoberfest? Castles? The Autobahn? Wurst or schnitzel? (All great things –  might I add). But did skiing make the cut? Just under a year ago, I wouldn’t have linked Germany and skiing…

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Neuschwanstein Castle: How to Make the Most of Your Visit

When exploring Bavaria, Germany’s southeastern state, paying a visit to Neuschwanstein Castle is a must.   The hilltop castle was designed in the 19th century by a stage painter under the orders of a “questionably” mad king. This king, Ludwig II, had a great love for his friend’s epic operas,…

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