About this episode
In this episode, Genni and her mom, Gloria, continue Part 2 of their magical European Christmas market adventure! From bratwurst and gingerbread in Berlin to twinkling lights in Paris, they share their favorite markets, cozy eats, money-saving hacks, and what they’d do differently next time.🎄 Whether you're dreaming of a festive winter trip or just love hearing about holiday food and travel mishaps, this one’s for you.✨ Highlights:Favorite markets & most festive cities (spoiler: Germany wins!)The Eierpunsch fail (egg punch ≠ eggnog 😬)Käsespätzle: Genni’s mac-and-cheese obsession comes to lifeHow they saved big with the Bayern TicketPro tip: bring bubble wrap if you’re collecting mugsBudget-friendly hotel & flight hacksParis markets: pretty, but not so magicalTimestamps:00:00 – Intro 01:02 – Berlin hotels & getting around 05:32 – Berlin’s Christmas markets 12:28 – Best (and worst) market foods 23:23 – Night tour & frosted mugs 30:39 – Flight to Munich 32:07 – Munich Airport Christmas market 33:21 – Exploring Munich’s Old Town markets 35:36 – Day trip to Salzburg 46:54 – Back to Munich for more festive fun 53:59 – Flight to Paris 57:59 – Comparing Paris to Germany’s markets 01:00:29 – Final thoughts & travel tips📍 Trip OverviewBerlin Hotels: Moxy Berlin Airport, H10 Berlin Ku’damm Markets: Breitscheidplatz, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, Rotes Rathaus Sites: Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Church Must-try foods: Lebkuchen, Glühwein, Käsespätzle, bratwurst, SchmalzkuchenMunich Hotel: Hotel Mio by Amano (Sendlinger Tor) Markets: Marienplatz, Rindermarkt, Wittelsbacherplatz (medieval), Residenz Sites: Frauenkirche, Asam Church, Glockenspiel Meal Highlight: Der Pschorr – pretzel, beer & beef stewSalzburg (Day Trip) Transport: Bayern Ticket (regional pass) Stops: Café Fürst (Mozartkugel!), Mirabellplatz, Domplatz, Residenzplatz Sites: Mozart’s Birthplace, St. Peter’s Church, Sound of Music gardenParis Hotel: Hotel Thérèse (near the Louvre) Markets: Tuileries Garden, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Sites: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Galeries Lafayette Activity: Big Bus Paris Christmas Illuminations Tour✈️ Pro Tip:Bring bubble wrap if you’re collecting Christmas market mugs — it saved their souvenirs on the way home! Support the showFull episodes, including video, are available on Youtube. Check out
