schöner brunnen (beautiful fountain) and a christmas market stand in Nuremberg

Nuremberg Christmas Market 2021 Guide: Things to do, What to Eat, and What to Buy

2020 Update: Unfortunately, the Nuremberg Christmas Market has been canceled this year – but it’s never too late to start planning for 2021! Often touted as the oldest Christmas market in the world, and with plenty of unique traditions, Nuremberg Christmas Market is one of those things that makes it onto everyone’s bucket list. And…

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market 2021 Guide: Things to do, What to Eat, and What to Buy

2020 Update: Unfortunately, the Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market has been canceled this year – but it’s never too late to start planning for 2021! I first visited Rothenburg ob der Tauber when I was just 14–the first stop on a 3-week class trip through Germany. It was the first time I had been…

small wooden booths and a large christmas tree lit up at night

Regensburg Christmas Markets 2021 Guide: Where to Go, What to Eat, and What to Buy

2020 Update: Unfortunately, the Regensburg Christmas Markets have all been cancelled this year – but it’s never too early to start planning for 2021! The Katherinenspital Christmas Market in Regensburg has also gone online 🙂 Tiny, winding alleyways. Colorful houses. A gothic cathedral overlooking it all. Regensburg, Germany is an amazing place to visit any…

Tortuga Backpack Review: Women’s Setout 35L

Tortuga Backpack Review: Women’s Setout 35L

Disclaimer: Tortuga sent me a complimentary Womens Setout 35L backpack in exchange for my honest review. All opinions, as always, are my own. If you’ve been on the search for the perfect travel backpack, then you’ve come to the right place. The Tortuga Women’s Setout backpack is hands down the best backpacks I’ve ever owned!…