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

Berlin is a big city with lots of things to do and sights to see (my previous post covers a three-day itinerary). Travel cost, entry fees, tours, food and drinks, souvenirs, etc., can all add up to a pretty penny. But it is possible to save money and see Berlin on a budget! Here is how: 1. Use public transport and buy day tickets Like … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for Berlin

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

For a beautiful city like Munich, 24 hours are definitely not enough! If possible, I would spend at least two full days, if not three. Unfortunately, K and I only had a weekend in Munich, of which one of the day’s was spent entirely at the Oktoberfest (you can read about it here)! So we were left with only a day to squeeze in the … Continue reading 24 hours in Munich