Planning a trip to Eltz Castle? If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting a real-life fairytale castle, this is it! Tucked away in the forested hills of western Germany, Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) is one of the most well-preserved and fairytale-like castles in Germany—and one of the most unique castles in Europe. Surrounded by dense woodland and perched on a rocky …

Planning a Rhine Valley day trip from Frankfurt? If it’s your first time visiting Germany, the Upper Middle Rhine Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the country—and easily one of the best day trips from Frankfurt. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its storybook castles, vineyard-covered hillsides, charming medieval towns, and scenic river cruises along …

Planning your first trip to Germany and not sure where to start? We were in the exact same boat! My boyfriend, Tim, and I spent 7 days in Germany with our friends, Abby and Deep, flying in and out of Frankfurt and building our itinerary around two big milestones: Oktoberfest in Munich and Tim’s birthday. What followed was one of …

Planning the best day trips from Frankfurt? If it’s your first time visiting Germany, Frankfurt is one of the easiest cities to base yourself for incredible day trips—think castle-filled valleys, fairytale towns, and vibrant cities all within 1–2 hours. In this guide, I’m sharing the 5 best day trips from Frankfurt based on my own experience during my 7 days …

Planning to spend one day in Frankfurt and wondering what’s actually worth your time? Whether you’re visiting on a layover, kicking off a Germany itinerary, or using Frankfurt as a home base (like we did!), this city has more to offer than most people expect. My boyfriend Tim and I spent our first afternoon in Frankfurt exploring the Old Town, …