Justin Goes Places
2023 Edit: The Marienbrucke Bridge is now long reopened. However, if you are looking for a unique and/or uncrowded viewpoint of the castle, read on for the relevant details. —– Since publishing my “Capturing Neuschwanstein” post a couple of months ago, in which I described how we found a great vantage point for photographing Neuschwanstein … Continue reading Neuschwanstein Castle: A Hidden Viewpoint
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Heidelberg is a charming old German town that was largely untouched by the destruction of World War II. As a result, most of the architecture in the old town is original, giving the visitor the feeling of being transported back in time. Due to its proximity to Frankfurt, a major transportation and business hub, Heidelberg … Continue reading Things to Do in Heidelberg, Germany
“Now, here’s the part of the conversation where you’re going to hate me after what I have to say to you”, the intoxicated German guy uttered to Christina and I at 5:00 AM on January 1, 2016 on a dark street corner in Heidelberg amid thousands of broken bottles, the remains of spent firework casings, and the … Continue reading Stressing Out in Heidelberg
“Please note: At the moment the Marienbrücke, the bridge over the Pollät gorge, is closed to visitors due to major renovation work.” The above statement, which I stumbled upon in the weeks prior to our trip to the Bavarian town of Schwangau, Germany, on the official tourism website, came as quite a disappointment to me. Marienbrücke is a … Continue reading Capturing Neuschwanstein
December 25th brought with it another sunny day to Salzburg, a recurring theme on this trip. Upon our arrival 2 days prior, we made sure to immediately hit the grocery store, as we knew that everything would be shutting down for next 4 days due to the holidays. We wanted to take advantage of the … Continue reading Eating Shit Flavored Cheese in Germany (And Other Adventures)
“Austria reminds me of Switzerland, but a bit rougher around the edges”, I recall remarking to Christina about halfway through our trip. And it’s true – in fact, it was the spell cast upon me last year in Switzerland that drew me back into the Alps to give them another go. And those Alps are certainly just … Continue reading Christmas in Salzburg
