Alpakas Eifel, a small, family-run trekking business in the bucolic village of Plütscheid, Germany, invites guests to explore the countryside with a leashed alpaca by their side.

On our first family bike riding adventure of the season, we spent more time sightseeing in the southwestern German town of Otterberg than cycling the path that led us there.  

Frankfurt has an impressive collection of thrifted and vintage clothing and furniture. Here are five hot spots for second-chance finds.

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.