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Road Trip from the Rhine Valley to the Black Forest: Exploring Waterfalls, Lakes and Scenic Towns

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Typical view in the black forest We have lived in Germany for more than ten years and have explored quite a bit of the country. We travelled around Germany the most during the years after COVID, when international travel was not recommended. We took it as an opportunity to explore Germany by car, and it turned out to be absolutely lovely! I wrote about some of those adventures but never got around to documenting others, such as the Harz Mountains or the stunning landscapes of southern Germany, with their snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes.  Here is one of the road trips I wrote about back then: North Germany Road Trip - Highlights from Our Adventure . Recently, my cousin and her husband came to visit us for a few days. We started thinking about which of Germany's hidden gems we should introduce them to. The Rhine Valley was an easy choice. We decided to turn the visit into a road trip, explore the Black Forest, and finish in Munich, where my relatives would continue their Eu...

Santorini – Beyond the Instagram Hype

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Sunrise on Kamari beach We love making the most of summer in Europe, exploring new places, enjoying the sunshine and spending time by the sea. Every summer, we try to discover a new destination, and this year we were looking for somewhere that would offer a mix of beautiful scenery, warm weather and plenty to explore. Then my husband found a great flight deal to Santorini, and that settled it. Like many people, we knew the island mainly through social media, especially Instagram, and were curious to find out whether Santorini was really worth all the hype. Lovely bougainvillea everywhere After a week on the island, we can say that parts of Santorini absolutely lived up to the hype. Villages such as Oia and Fira are incredibly picturesque. The island's dramatic volcanic cliffs, known as...