by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 28, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Travel Guides
Essen is a great city in the middle of Europe. It often ends up in the shadow of Düsseldorf and, that’s a shame. Because Essen has so much to offer and is a great city to vacation in. We spent some time here and checked out most of the attractions that are offered....
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 6, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Motorhome, Road Trips, Weekend Getaways
We often travel by motorhome and we have noticed that the cities are different even if they might be close to each other. In one town, motorhomes are welcome and it’s easy to find a spot. Ten minutes away – there are signs forbidding motorhomes to park. We have...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 4, 2026 | Blog
Ok, so we have heard several times now that we should be even more personal here and write more about us too and not just the destinations. So, we decided to give it a go and see if this actually is something you guys might wanna read. Here are five things that you...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Weekend Getaways
Zollverein is an old coal mine located in Essen, Germany. Since 2001, it has become part of the UNESCO family as a world heritage site. There’s a lot to do and check out here. Join us as we explore this unique place and give you all the tips and tricks for a great...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 30, 2026 | Destinations, Dusseldorf, Europe, Germany, Weekend Getaways
Once a year, in the middle of October Messe Essen transform into the world’s largest board and card game fair – SPIEL. People from all over the world flock to Essen. Some of them are here to buy games and some of them are here to show the public what’s out...
