Almost 15 years ago, my husband proposed to me on a walking path overlooking Neuschwanstein Castle. Today, we took our children there! We didn't quite make the exact spot - the girls were hot and tired, and it was very crowded with a queue to get over the bridge to walk further up the mountain. … Continue reading 2018 Zomervakantie Day 4 – Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles
We left our apartment this morning and before heading for Austria, went to check out another nearby castle, Schloss Lichtenstein. I had actually never heard of it, but it's lovely! In fact people may confuse it for the more famous Neuschwanstein, which we are visiting tomorrow. Arriving quite early, we bought a ticket just for … Continue reading 2018 Zomervakantie Day 3 – Lichtenstein castle and the Austrian Alps
After day 1 mostly travelling from Den Haag, we booked two nights in Reutlingen, Germany, so that we had a day to explore. For breakfast, just a few minutes from our apartment, we discovered bread heaven! I'm not a big bread eater but this stuff is amazing! We tested a few different options, all delicious. … Continue reading 2018 Zomervakantie Day 2 – Hohenzollen Castle
We've lived (back) in the Netherlands for 6 years now, and my husband has been dreaming of a European driving holiday. For various reasons, it's not happened yet, but today, we are heading to a "camping" in Italy. It's a very popular Dutch thing to do in the summer - to go to a campground … Continue reading 2018 Zomervakantie Day 1 – Den Haag to Reutlingen
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