Heart of Germany: An Unforgettable Jaunt at Erlenbach am Main
Homebound from another solo adventure is your favourite Canadian travel blogger, me, Mia Carter. As you know, I mostly divide my time between urban sketching and hunting for unusual coffee mugs for my collection, but today, I’m here to spill some travel secrets about a highly underrated German town I encountered: Erlenbach am Main.
Discovering Hidden Charms: Churfranken Kräutergarten im Weinberg
I slipped into my trainers, consulted my vintage compass (a travel essential of mine), and set off to explore those quaint and charming vineyards of the Churfranken Kräutergarten im Weinberg. Undulating hills blanketed with verdant vineyards cascaded around me, a sight that left me in awestruck wonder. It provided a relief from the bustling crowds of the more popular towns I usually explore. It was peaceful, quiet, a perfect setting for yoga which I never miss, even on my journeys.
The vineyards appealed to my artistic side and, armed with my iPad, I painted the rolling hills with the precision only watercolours offer. Terroir in my hand and art in my heart, I relished Erlenbach am Main in a truly unique fashion.
A Food Mis-adventure at Metzgerei Schüßler
After I had savoured the sights, I decided to satiate my taste buds, and what better way than to brunch at Metzgerei Schüßler, a famed local restaurant. Like a true Erlenbach am Main local, I mustered courage to try a local dish. But as someone who detests overly spicy food, it seemed the meal was in open rebellion with my palate!
Normally, I thrive on different cuisines, adding a dose of adventure to my travel. This time, however, it was a battle of sorts. But hey, every travel experience, be it delectable sushi in Japan or the spicy ordeal in Erlenbach am Main, shapes us, right?
En Route Reflections: More Than Just Another Town
As I navigated my way through the charming town, my trepidation of getting lost in a new city was replaced with a sense of exhilaration, painted by rustic houses and warmed by native smiles. I lent my DSLR’s lens to this captivating storyline, reaffirming the maxim that it’s not about the destination, it’s all about the journey.
One of my top tips for anyone visiting the town: hire a bike. Erlenbach am Main is best discovered on two wheels, allowing you to dive into labyrinthine lanes at your own pace, steeping yourself in local culture, which is my favourite way to travel.
Home is Where the Heart Hops: Returning to the Familiar
Having filled my suitcase with the essence of Erlenbach am Main and, of course, another quirky coffee mug to my collection, I departed this cornershop of lesser-known Germany. While the gastronomic experience was not all roses, it was these little bumps that made this voyage a truly self-indulgent escapade.
So, there it was, an uncovering of Erlenbach am Main- in its air, vineyards, alleys, and of course, its extra spicy food. I came back with a broader understanding of my palate and a deeper appreciation for Germany’s lesser-explored landscapes. And as I always leave my footprints behind in every town and city I explore, I believe Erlenbach am Main left its imprint on my spirit too. As they say, “You have not really been somewhere until it has changed you.”
Until next time, voyagers, always remember – travelling is less about perfectly planned endeavours and more about welcoming the unexpected. Erlenbach am Main was one such engaging detour in my travel diary, a detour I would encourage every wanderer to take.