The Merriest Market Adventure Part 4: Trains, Planes, and Tips
Eurostar wins, LNER feeds you, and the sleeper seat isn’t a vibe This last part is the nuts and bolts I wish someone had handed me before I left. I’ll keep it straight, just like I’d tell you over lunch. Eurostar: love the ride, load your luggage smart I liked Eurostar a lot. It’s clean, […]
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 3: UK
Rides and food in Hyde Park, a clean loop through the lights, and a day trip that lands just right I landed in London ready for rides and snacks and ended up with a night that moved perfectly. Then I hopped north for an Edinburgh day trip that gave me the city center market, a […]
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 2: France
Capital of Christmas energy, Parisian sparkle, and a full-on Disney holiday night I crossed from Germany into France already buzzing, but Strasbourg turned the volume up in the best way. After that, Paris gave me the city-glow version of Christmas markets, and Disneyland Paris delivered the pure holiday show: parade at dusk, fireworks and drones, […]
The Merriest Market Adventure Part 1: Germany
Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt (plus Phantasialand Wintertraum) I kicked off my 17-day run in Germany because this is where Christmas markets feel baked into the streets. Berlin gave me range in one city, Cologne brought big vibes and a standout LGBTQ market, and Frankfurt… well, I learned some things there I’ll use next time. I also […]