Crowds gather around food stalls at the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt with striped red-and-white roofs, the Frauenkirche church towering in the background.
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Nuremberg Christmas Market Guide: What to Eat, Buy & Experience at the Christkindlesmarkt

Mulled wine warming your hands, the scent of bratwurst and gingerbread in the air, and stalls aglow beneath the spires of the Frauenkirche Church—there’s simply nothing like the Nuremberg Christmas Market in December. Also known as the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, this centuries-old tradition transforms the heart of the city’s Old Town into a festive wonderland filled…

Visitors stroll through the Regensburger Christkindlmarkt during the day, with red-and-white stalls set up beneath Regensburg Cathedral’s twin spires.
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Explore Regensburg’s Best Christmas Markets: Where to Go & What to Eat

There’s something truly magical about the Regensburg Christmas Markets. Nestled in a beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage city, these markets blend festive cheer with medieval charm in a way few places can match. From sipping spiced mulled wine beneath a glowing Gothic cathedral to browsing handmade gifts at the artisan stalls of the Lucrezia Market,…

a train going over a viaduct in a snowy mountain landscape

39 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Winter for Snow, Sun & Christmas Markets

Europe in winter is pure magic. Picture charming Old Towns lit up by twinkling Christmas markets, cozy cafés with mulled wine and roaring fireplaces, snow-capped mountains begging for adventure—or even sunshine and sea views in the south. Whether you’re dreaming of a snowy escape or looking to soak up some winter sun, this list of…

Addie wandering through a stone archway

Valle del Chiese Guide: Where to Eat, Sleep, and Play in this Italian Lakes Paradise

***Thank you to the Valle del Chiese tourism board and Visit Trentino for hosting me on this trip, as well as to Traverse for helping to make it happen! As always, all opinions are my own.*** Imagine waking up to the beauty of Lake Garda or Lake Como, a gorgeous lake surrounded by cute towns…