Stuttgart

Schlossplatz and the church

On our last day in Stuttgart, southern Germany, I was planning to relax until check-out, but my husband, unusually, said, “Let’s go out for a bit,” so we headed for Schlossplatz in the…

Tubingen

We went up to the castle

In Tübingen, southern Germany, there’s a castle called Hohentübingen Castle, perched atop a hill. We went up there because we read that it offered a spectacular view of the old town and the…

Tubingen

Unexpected food and the old town

After enjoying a boat ride in Tübingen, Germany, it was time for lunch. We hurried to a restaurant we’d planned to go, Gasthaus Baren. The reason we were rushing was because the previous…

Tubingen

A relaxing moment on a small boat

The weather improved on the third day of our short holiday in southern Germany. As planned, we took a trip from Stuttgart, where we were staying, to Tübingen. Stuttgart is undergoing heavy construction,…

Esslingen am Neckar

Rat House Wedding

 After enjoying the view from the hilltop in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, our next destination was the Rathaus. In Germany, a Rathaus isn’t a rat house, but a town hall. It faces the market…

Esslingen am Neckar

Landscape with vineyards

After a satisfying meal in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany, we walked around the town. I had done some quick research beforehand and found that Esslingen Burg Castle was a good vantage point, so…

Esslingen am Neckar

Enjoy local food

We went to Esslingen am Neckar from Stuttgart, Germany, where we were staying. Recently, we’ve always been travelling on a whim, but this time I did a little preparation and made notes on…