Baden-Württemberg

Just because you've got a young family doesn’t mean you have to give up your annual trip abroad – in fact, it's even more important to your collective sanity! What it does mean, however, is that while you certainly don’t have to go entirely mainstream, you do have to choose your destination with the children in mind. A traditional bucket and spade beach holiday always goes down well, but for something a little different, Augsburg, in the German state of Bavaria, has everything you're looking for.

While as one of Germany’s oldest cities Augsburg is rich with historical attractions, seasoned travellers know that the true heart and soul of a destination can be discovered not just in its museums and cultural sites, but through the rich traditions of its gastronomic heritage. And, let’s face it – getting to know this charming Bavarian beauty through a few of its best eateries sounds like quite a tasty proposition, doesn’t it? Ratskeller Oozing authenticity and emanating some of the most delicious aromas in the city, you’ll find Ratskeller in an ambient location in the basement of the town hall.

Anybody who’s somebody in the building trade is probably getting ready to lay down tools in readiness to travel to one of the most important industry events of the year. The 2016 DACH+HOLZ International Trade Fair, held in Stuttgart, Germany from February 2nd to 5th, is a four-day event aimed at those in the roof and timber construction industry, including trades such as plumbing, carpentry and interior works...