Christmas Travel

How to Visit the Ribeauvillé Medieval Christmas Market in Alsace, France Most people have never heard of Ribeauvillé until they start to plot out a bucket list trip to the Alsace wine region. Ribeauvillé is one of the small villages…

How to Visit the Colmar Christmas Markets in Alsace, France Colmar is the capital of the Alsace wine region in the southeast of France and one of the most charming destinations in all the world. With its cobblestone streets, half-timbered…

A Snowy Visit to Royal Winter Magic at Hohenzollern Castle Hohenzollern Castle is the ancestral seat of the Prussian Royal House and Hohenzollern Princes, located in southwestern Germany on the edge of the Swabian Jura Alps. It receives around 350,000 visitors…

Visiting Lichtenstein Castle in a Snow Storm Lichtenstein Castle is a privately owned Gothic Revival castle located in southern Germany on the edge of the Swabian Alps, roughly an hour from Stuttgart. It is among one of the most charming,…

Visiting the Heidelberg Christmas Markets and Historic Landmarks Heidelberg is a charming city located in southwestern Germany, known for its historic university, sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and romantic setting along the Neckar River. It is one of the few…

Visiting the Cologne Christmas Markets and Historic Landmarks It’s no secret that Cologne (Köln in German) ranks among the best Christmas Markets to visit in Germany during the Advent Season. The multiple markets throughout the city coupled with the rich…

A Weekend of Christmas Things Around Washington D.C. Washington D.C. is one of the top city breaks in the US and positively shines during the holidays. While I thoroughly enjoy the festive sights and events around my home town, I’ve…

The Best Places to Catch the Lights and Sights in Central London There is hardly a person out there who doesn’t enjoy holiday festivities and a good Christmas light tour leading up to Santa’s arrival. A little chill in the…

Visiting the Breathtaking Biltmore Estate in November Biltmore Estate is the historical summer home of the George Vanderbilt family, located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. It is the closest thing to a French chateau in the United States and…

Visiting the Christmas Markets in Vienna, the City of Dreams Vienna, Austria might be the sparkliest city I have ever visited at Christmas. The city is already one of Europe’s most glamorous capitals, but during the Advent season it exudes…

Christmas Markets and Mozart in Salzburg, Austria Salzburg is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Europe. There is an abundance of old world charm and cultural attractions to fill your time. From classical concerts to Sound of…

Visiting the Regensburg Christmas Markets and Historical Attractions Regensburg, Germany is a quintessential medieval German village located on the Danube River about two hours by train from Munich Airport. It is often on Bavarian Christmas Market itineraries not only because…

Visting the Christmas Markets in Bavaria, Germany and Strasbourg, France Planning a trip to Europe to visit the Christmas Markets is exciting, but can also be overwhelming! There are markets in cities and villages all over Europe, and even multiple…

Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle and the Christmas Market in Munich Munich is a popular starting point for those touring the annual Christmas Markets in and around Bavaria, Germany due to its international airport and proximity to other European cities. While it…

Visiting the Christmas Market in Nuremberg, Germany Besides being one of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in the world, Nuremberg also has bragging rights to the origin of the Christkind. This is the idea that the Christ child…

Visiting the Christmas Market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany Enchanting is how I would describe the Christmas Market in the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. It was quite possibly my favorite market during a week-long visit…

Visiting the Christmas Market in Strasbourg, France If Christmas Markets are on your radar, then Strasbourg has certainly shown up on your list. It is called the Capital of Christmas, and I’m not arguing. This over-the-top display of holiday cheer…

Visiting the Christmas Market in Frankfurt, Germany Frankfurt, Germany was my last itinerary stop on a week-long Christmas Market hopping extravaganza with my long-time BFF. Honestly, the reason we picked Frankfurt as our last stop had more to do with…