Florence on the Elbe – A Day in Dresden

Located in Saxony, East Germany, just over two hours away by train from Berlin, Dresden is a beautiful and historical city situated on the banks of River Elbe. During World War II, Dresden’s city centre was completely destroyed by the Allied force bombs which also killed thousands of civilians. However, the entire centre was reconstructed and all the landmarks and historical buildings have, since then been restored to their former … Continue reading Florence on the Elbe – A Day in Dresden

Making the Most in Berlin – a Three Day Itinerary

The next stop on our German holiday after Munich, was Berlin (you can read about Munich and Oktoberfest here and here). To make the most of our time, we took an overnight train from Munich to Berlin. This was a great way of not only saving time, but money too! We did not need to spend on a hotel – which we would have used … Continue reading Making the Most in Berlin – a Three Day Itinerary