Around every corner

Bamberg is one of those towns that has delightful streetscapes just lurking around every corner. While Rothenburg ob der Tauber is unceasingly chocolate box, Bamberg feels a little more balanced between the real world and the fairytale. It was also lovely to get to a very regular Weihnachtsmarkt - both Frankfurt and Rothenburg are quite touristy, while Würzburg and Bamberg are filled with locals, or at least Germans rather than the common mix of loud Australians, Americans and Brits.

Bridget and Kris joined me in Bamberg, as they are also exploring Europe this month. We spent a day and a half just wandering through the streets, semi-following an online walking tour, but also just following our noses into interesting shops and alleys. It was exactly what relaxed travel should look like, and we have all decided to become *those* people who have a European holiday every year.