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Places to Visit Around the North Sea Region of Germany
Moin! There are no Alps, medieval castles, or gigantic gothic churches here. In fact, The North Sea region of Germany feels more Dutch then German. The landscape is flat, fairly wooded, but agriculture and wind turbines dominate the landscape in this area of Germany 🇩🇪 . Visiting coastal areas and port towns in the North Sea region actually feel more Nordic then…
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Visiting Jever, Germany: Known for Beer and Tea
Jever is the capital of Friesland in Lower Saxony and is not well known outside of Germany. In fact, most Germans only know Jever because of the Jever Pilsener that is produced here and sold throughout the country. Don’t worry, if visiting Jever, there is much more to do and see here then just drink beer. Jever has a lot…
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What to do in Bremen, Germany
Visiting Bremen and curious on what to do in Bremen, Germany? Or maybe Bremen has never been high on your radar when researching places to see in Germany. There are so many beautiful cities around Germany like München or Dresden that are more popular and touristy. After spending a day in Bremen, It is clear that it is an underrated…
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One Day Groningen Itinerary
Groningen is a city in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, located in the province which shares the same name, Groningen. This city has over a thousand years of history but around the 13th century it became a well known trade route and villagers began to wall the city. Today, Groningen is a renown university city full of culture and history. Groningen is a…
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Assen, Netherlands and the Drents Museum
Assen is a medium sized city located in Drenthe Province, Netherlands. Located about 30 minutes south of Groningen, Assen is home to world class attractions to include the TT Circuit Assen and Drents Museum. The Drents Museums has famous art collections, the Netherland’s largest doll house, and amazing historical artifacts. The most interesting and fascinating department at the Drents Museum…
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A Visit to Fort Bourtange, the Netherlands
Fort Bourtange, is a star shaped fort located in the Dutch village of Bourtange. Fort Bourtange was originally ordered to be built by William the Silent in 1593 as a means of defending the main road between the city of Groningen and Germany. During this time, the Spaniards occupied the area during the Eighty Years’ War. Today, anyone can visit…
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What to do During a Long Layover at Singapore Changi Airport
At any other airport, travelers want to minimize their layover times. I mean after a long flight, who wants to waste even more time at an airport, where there is nothing to do. This is true for most airports, but a Layover at Singapore Changi Airport is an exception. Changi Airport is renown as being the “World’s Best Airport.“ There…
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What to Know about Okinawa’s Shisa: The Guardian Lions
This is post 15 of 18 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites…
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Our Favorite Restaurants in Iwakuni
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…
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8 Recommended Hiking Trails Near Iwakuni
This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Guide to Iwakuni, Japan” Iwakuni is not on everyone’s radar when visiting Japan. After all, it’s far from the typical places tourists visit like Kyoto and Tokyo. But Iwakuni is easily accessible from Hiroshima and deserves a visit. Iwakuni has one of Japan’s prettiest historical bridges at the foot of the…
