Some places exude charm, and the Bavarian region has it in spades. Aside from the amusement at seeing genuine lederhosen-clad farmers hefting pitchforks or steins, we were continually fascinated at the likeness the small town of Füssen had with a variety of fairytale settings. Let me paint you a word picture... The landscape as you glide in to town is nothing short of remarkable. Bavaria is characterised by endless plains and bright green pastures dotted with f...

We strolled through town. The walk from Dachau Bahnhof (train station) was only half an hour. The sun hid behind a blanket of clouds; tempering the otherwise golden warmth. People wandered about town; happily busy with their day-to-day lives. We weren't quite right though - we hadn't had a coffee yet that morning. Stepping out of the café with our warm brews in hand ensured our mood quickly improved. The sun had come out and we enthused about the usual topics. S...

Every big city we've visited has had a tangible and unique personality. Within hours of arrival in the German capital; we both felt like we understood the city and its nuances instantly. For us, Berlin is personified by one word: eclectic. On a whim we visited the Mauer Park Market, and we are so glad we did. We were greeted by a diverse variety of humanity altogether which reminded us in no small way of the Tangier melting pot. Hipsters mixed with hippies and p...