Solo Travel With Renee Summertime means cottage time, with invitations from family or friends to their summer abode. With travel expenses soaring, travelers may also be counting on dossing down with a friend or far-flung relative abroad. Here are some tips on how to be the perfect guest, leaving the door open to be welcomed back…
Month: August 2022
What Makes a Tour a Great One
It is a leap of faith booking excursions and day trips when you are travelling. Regardless of how wonderful the written description sounds and the number of positive (or negative) reviews, the tour can provide a different experience for each person. I wish I had a magical formula to make it easier, but I don’t….
Berchstesgaden and the Eagle’s Nest
We further indulged our historical interest in the Second World War with a trip to the Eagle’s Nest. This site was well known in news and pictures as a place of refuge for members of the Nazi party elite and continues to be a backdrop for movies and television shows. The Eagle’s Nest was not…
A Day in Nuremburg
Just a short train ride from Munich, Nuremberg is an excellent destination while you are in Germany. Noted for its historic Old Town as well as the site of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, this is a full day trip not to be missed. We joined a tour in order to have a guide, but…
Our Top 5 Works of Art at the Alto Pinakotek
Munich is the home of some of the best art galleries outside of Italy. You can choose between the Alte Pinakothek, for renaissance and gothic art, Neue Pinakothek for contemporary art and Pinakothek der Moderne for modern art. During our visit the Neue Pinakothek was closed for renovations so many of their top Impressionist and…