There’s a certain romance to train travel in southern Germany – a gentle unfolding of landscapes where vineyard-clad hills, medieval spires and storybook towns drift past your window like scenes from a film. While I’ve explored much of this region on previous trips, my recent 8-day rail journey
Aachen is a historic city in western Germany near the border with The Netherlands and Belgium. Though a relatively small city, it has a historical significance that echoes across Europe. It played an important role in the Holy Roman Empire and was a political and religious centre during the Middle
Germany is awash with small cities that are packed with history and charm. Together with my partner, Historic Highlights of Germany, I’ve made it a goal to visit many of these cities and learn about their unique history and cultural heritage. My latest trip coincided with the start of Advent, which
Trier, founded by the Romans in the 1st century B.C. and known as Germany’s oldest city, is located on the banks of the Moselle River near the border with Luxembourg. During my visit to Trier, I discovered a city packed with remarkable Roman monuments, medieval buildings and delightful restaurants
