Here are some of the experiences in Germany and Austria we'd skip if we ever returned ... but it didn't take long for the tour buses to catch up with us. It broke my heart to see mobs of tourists ...

We loved our pork schnitzel, accompanied by lingonberries (yes, they’re a thing in Austria and Germany, too!) and a vinegary potato salad spiked with some peppery greens. In some more travel ...