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Neuschwanstein Castle Tour, Oberammergau, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany On the final full day of our trip to Europe, we took a tour of the inside of Mad King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps. It’s the one the Disney Cinderella Castle is patterned after. It was quite fascinating to learn about King Ludwig II who…

Austria, Sulzburg, Lichtenstein, St Gallen, Austrian Alps, Fussen in Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles. We stayed overnight in Austria and then went to Lichtenstein via Sulzburg in hopes of finding out about the von Sulz family in either place. No luck. But we did get to add another country and see the outside of…

As we continue to share the unforgettable experiences from our European family history adventure, we’re excited to talk about the personalized and enriching moments that made our journey truly special. This post is all about how stepping off the typical tourist path led us to remarkable discoveries and meaningful connections. Beyond the Tourist Trail While…

Lustdorf, Rickenbauch, Kyburg Castle Switzerland Wow! What an amazing day! We started off in the morning with a visit to the Reformed Church in Lustdorf where my 11th Great Grandfather, Hans Conradt Wohnlich (or Wonlich) (1590-1656) was a minister. David arranged for us to have a private tour of the church. The bulk of the…

Welcome back to our European family history journey! In this segment, we’re diving into one of the most valuable lessons we learned on our trip: flexibility. Our adventure taught us that while having a plan is essential, allowing room for spontaneity can lead to the most enriching experiences. The Art of Being Adaptable Traveling with…

Dave and I are excited to continue sharing our European family history adventure with you. In this post, we’ll delve into the meticulous preparations that made our journey so enriching. Dave invested months of research and planning, and we’re here to let you in on the strategies and surprises we encountered along the way. The…