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Travel Stories and Tips from Theresa

The Plönlein corner in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, with half-timbered houses and a clock towe

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Where Time Stands Still and Christmas Never Sleeps

By Theresa Heine • October 12, 2026
Walk the medieval walls, shop a year-round Christmas village, and try a Schneeball in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany’s real-life fairytale town.
Reichsburg Castle on a hill above the Moselle River in Cochem, Germany

Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Germany: A Real Life Fairytale on the Moselle

By Theresa Heine • October 5, 2026
A fun first-hand look at Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, Germany. Castle tour tips, Moselle River views, and why the uphill climb is worth it.

A Note from Theresa

Thanks for stopping by. I write these stories the way I would tell them over coffee. If something here makes you want to go, I would love to help you plan it.