Destination: Rome, Italy (Part 2)

If Rome had dazzled me on my first night in the city, then it continued to enchant me even more so in the day time during the following day. Waking up around 7:30, I freshened up and got ready to head out to the other Airbnb in which I would be staying with my family, … Continue reading Destination: Rome, Italy (Part 2)

Destination: Rome, Italy (Part 1)

Although I had already been traveling for almost a month after the end of my first semester as a lectrice d'anglais, I was still keen on the vacances de Noël *officially* arriving in mid-December. I'd already booked my flight to Rome in September, since I knew that I would be done teaching by then, and I was excited not … Continue reading Destination: Rome, Italy (Part 1)

Destination: Bamberg, Germany

Considered one of the most picturesque towns in the Bavaria region of Germany, Bamberg is certainly a stunner that attracts plenty of tourists each year. Less than an hour's drive from Nuremberg, it makes for the perfect day trip to explore its charming, UNESCO World Heritage Site-honored grounds. Knowing that Bamberg was a can't-miss town, … Continue reading Destination: Bamberg, Germany

Destination: Regensburg, Germany

During my time in Nuremberg, I also made a couple of day trips to nearby smaller cities to get a more-complete picture of the Bavaria region with all its charm and history. That said, I chose to make a day trip to Regensburg, located about 100 kilometers south from Nuremberg. Having heard good things about … Continue reading Destination: Regensburg, Germany

Destination: Nuremberg, Germany

My third stop during my visit in Germany earlier this month was in Nuremberg, the second-largest city after Munich in the Bavaria region. Besides being known for its rich medieval history, it's also infamous for the site of the Nazi Rally Grounds during Hitler's reign, as well as for the Nuremberg Trials against war criminals … Continue reading Destination: Nuremberg, Germany