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Claire Naughton visiting the Christmas markets in Baden Baden, Germany

Baden-Baden, Germany: A Christmas Market in the Black Forest

On: December 7, 2024

The Baden-Baden, Germany Christmas market makes a picturesque place even more so during the holiday season. Nestled at the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is perhaps best known as a spa town thanks to its natural thermal baths, but after visiting in November 2024, I found the Christmas marketsContinue Reading

The Christmas tree on Place Kléber lit up in the evening during the Strasbourg Christmas Markets.

Strasbourg Christmas Market 2024: A Guide to the Dazzle

By: Claire

On: November 24, 2023

In: Life in Strasbourg

Paris might be the capital of France, but when it comes to holiday festivities, the Strasbourg Christmas Markets are second to none. (One might even say the Christmas markets make winter the best time to visit Strasbourg.) Below is a review of key dates and times to visit Strasbourg for theContinue Reading

Claire Naughton

Hi! I'm a current US expat and longtime traveler based in Strasbourg, France. I'm here because I fell in love with a Frenchie, and I think and write a lot about the identity implications of loving someone so much that you make lasting changes for them. But that's just part of my story. I have deep backpacker-adventure roots and love hiking and sports, including running, horseback riding, and soccer. In recent years, I've also developed a taste for slow city travel and never take for granted an opportunity to explore a new place and indulge in a delicious meal. Finally, I am also an enormous animal enthusiast and adore opportunities to safely and responsibly interact with them. Nothing puts this complex and beautiful world we all share more into perspective than being in nature.

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