Majority of Harry Potter was written in Edinburgh Have you ever wanted to explore the magical roots of the beloved Harry Potter and his school friends? I know I have always loved the books since I grew up reading them. I was a similar age to Harry when the first book was released in 1997…

Burg Eltz – owned and cared for by the same family line since it was built Can you consider a trip to Germany complete without a castle visit? I think not, so I spent longer than I care to admit researching different castles that were close to Frankfurt via train to complete our long weekend….

Rüdesheim am Rhein – established town rights January 1, 1818 Along the Rhine River sits a little town called Rüdesheim am Rhein, or Rüdesheim, which is well known for its wine. This stretch of the Rhine River, around 65 kilometers from Koblenz to Rüdesheim, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designated…

Mainz – Founded in 1st Century BC by the Romans Mainz is located on the left bank of the Rhine River in Germany, and is known as the wine capital of Germany. Luckily for me, Max had a work trip I was given the opportunity to tag along. Previously I have only been in the…

Paris – became capital of France in 987 Pondering how to spend the long weekend since Max had a day off, we decided to spend it in Paris. We have visited twice previously so the pressure to see all the sites would not be there, instead just the ability to enjoy the food, sites and…