Namur is the loveliest Belgian city you may not have heard of. Its imposing hilltop citadel watches over a charming Old Town filled with vintage shops and small museums. Thanks to its coveted strategic location at the confluence of two rivers, Namur has been fought over and rebuilt many times, resulting in a treasure […]
Aachen Cathedral (Aachener Dom) is more than just a building. It’s a testament to the faith and artistry of medieval Europe and one of its most important cathedrals. It became Germany’s first UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978. This architectural masterpiece should be on your travel bucket list even if you have only a passing […]
Emperor Charlemagne was a big deal. This medieval ruler was King of the Franks, King of the Lombards and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire. Many consider him the “Father of Europe” for his role in unifying the continent and laying the foundations for the Holy Roman Empire. Aachen is Charlemagne’s city and is famous for its […]
Welcome to my new German crush: the small Bavarian city of Passau. The irony is that the City of Three Rivers (Dreiflüssestadt) was a random choice, a convenient place to stop as I travelled by train from Budapest to Aachen in Western Germany. But boy oh boy; what a good decision it was. Passau’s fate […]