Germany

Just outside Stuttgart in southwest Germany is Ludwigsburg, where you can visit a palace inspired by Versailles with fairytale gardens. We are fortunate to have visited family friends near Ludwigsburg, Germany on more than one occasion. Each time, a trip to Schloss Ludwigsburg (Ludwigsburg Palace) has been on the menu of things to do. In …

Munich has an excellent public transportation system, and within it, many signs are in both English and German. We found getting around Munich to be easy and fun! Anytime you’re traveling in an unfamiliar place, it can be pretty daunting. It is amazing how many major cities of the world do not have an easy …

Shopping in Munich is particularly delightful if you have an appreciation for design esthetics. German orderliness and precision was on display! Germany is a precise and orderly society: trains run on time, appointments and start times require you be punctual. If you respond to a similar esthetic in design, shopping in Munich will be one …