The Neuschwanstein Castle sits atop the hill above Hoehenschwangau village, a two hour train ride from the German city of Munich. It is well knows as the castle that inspired the design of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella castles. Despite its dreamy setting and design, this fairytale castle has a dark and sad past. The castle,…
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Delectable Bavarian Banquet
I have no qualms about assaulting my taste-buds and senses with unfamiliar flavours, textures and aromas when I travel. Sometimes it is a pleasure, and sometimes the outcome can be rather disastrous – but that’s what travel and experiencing different cultures is all about. However, more often than not, after a few days (and sometimes hours) of culinary adventures,…