With a population of 1.3 million, Munich is the third largest city in Germany after Berlin and Hamburg. The centre of the city is built on the grounds of a former monastery which explains why its name comes from the old German word for 'monk'! Besides a great reputation for beer -most notably enjoyed in the Hofbrauhaus or during Octoberfest, Munich is a cultural centre. It is home to the Bavarian State Opera, three orchestras and over 150 museums. It is also the ...

Today started with a beautiful drive on the way to visit two of King Ludwig II's dream castles. Ludwig is best known as an eccentric whose legacy is intertwined with the history of art and architecture, as he commissioned the construction of several extravagant fantasy castles and was a devoted patron of the composer Richard Wagner. When we finally laid our eyes on the Neuschwanstein Castle it was like we were entering Cinderella's world. Neuschwanstein castle (w...

Everyone arrived safely in Frankfurt slightly tired from the long trip but excited to start their trip nonetheless! The bus ride was a great chance to catch up on a bit of sleep because we all wanted to be wide awake when we got there...Since we had a bit of extra time we decided to make an extra stop. Surrounded by vineyards the small but beautiful city of Würzburg was our surprise destination. This place has had an illustrious history, it's where Irish missi...

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