Bad Homburg vor der Höhe is a small spa town located just outside of Frankfurt. It was once the summer holiday location of German royals, hence its reputation of having 'champagne air'. On my day trip to Bad Homburg, I chose to spend an hour walking around the Kurpark and then hop on a bus... Continue Reading →
3 Castles hiking trail, Taunus – A day trip
I'd seen that the 11km 3 Castles Trail or 3-Burgenweg lasts approx 3 hours. This is true if you're a pro who is ready to power through the hike. But instead, why not explore the three castles and relax a little whilst taking in the breathtaking views. For this, based on my own experience, you'll... Continue Reading →
Visiting the Black Forest in the Winter
I went Schneeschuhwandern (snow shoe hiking) in the Black Forest and it's an experience I'll never forget! It's a great idea for if you want to get out of the city and see some snow but don't quite fancy skiing. Here's what I got up to: Setting off at 8:30am, we drove from Frankfurt to the... Continue Reading →