Little Kids Town, about 15 minutes outside of Wiesbaden in Eppstein, provides a safe, clean space for children 6 and under to play, while parents can take a well-deserved breather. 

The Museum Reinhard Ernst in Wiesbaden, Germany, is dedicated to the abstract art that its founder, Reinhard Ernst, collected over the past 30 years.

The Amberger Way in Bavaria begins at historic landmarks on both ends, winds through breathtaking nature and features small pit stops along the way.

Hundreds of artifacts found amid the destruction of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii reside at the renowned National Archeological Museum of Naples. The everyday lives of aristocrats, merchants, domestic workers, slaves and others killed in the legendary volcanic blast can be experienced through the paintings, sculptures, bronze works, household items and other objects they left behind.

The Pretzel Museum in Erdmannhausern, Germany, has been housed in Emil Huober’s original pretzel factory since 2016.

Conegliano and Valdobbiadene form one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. And American tourists, with their fondness for prosecco, by and large aren’t heading to these regions, where prosecco comes from.

A rare date night recently brought us to BashParty Minispiele in Wiesbaden, where we engaged in cutthroat competition through almost a dozen minigames in a venue of more than 5,000 square feet.

The Titanic exhibition in Germany features relics from the ocean floor and replicas of various parts of the famed ship.

The Dolomite Mountains getaway of Piancavallo, Italy, is just right for a family in need of some winter recreation.

Approximately 45 minutes northeast of Grafenwoehr, a well-marked, well-maintained trail loop through the forest to the Weissenstein Castle ruins offered picturesque nature scenes, spectacular mountain views and a firsthand look at how medieval nobility once lived.