Having gone to Paris I would say visiting Montreal is my European fix when I can't make my way to that part of the world.

  

Beautiful city, worth the trip either it be summer or winter.

  To my fellow Montrealers, any other food recommendations for my next visit?

As leaves change colours from summery greens to beautiful warm red, orange and yellows. It is also, when Biergarten switches over to Weingarten serving specialty wines such as federweißer or glühwein. One way to celebrate the end of summer is through the numerous weinfest that goes on throughout the months of September and October. Wine and chilly nights goes hand in hand. Regardless, of how much I miss the summer sun...

Well at least, I do.

As a fellow Dresdner, one of the big festival is known as the:

 

A city festival. In other words, another reason for people to come together to drink beers, eat delicious food at various food stands and dance!

I definitely did not.... I felt it the next morning, that's for sure. Thank god for the greasy breakfast, bacon and eggs along with the good company and care. 

Stadtfest is an equivalent to Bunte Republik Neustadt (BRN). Something you shouldn't miss out if you're living or visiting Dresden. It has more of a carnival feel to it instead of the hippie-feel of BRN but nonetheless, it was a good time with good company despite the massive downpour. & to believe that London rains a lot, I have never been caught in the rain so many times in my life till my move here. Guess I'll take rain over snow any day.

Can't say I remember much of my first night but the magical Ferris wheel ride has to be my favorite, worth the 6€.

 

Stadtfest had to end with a bang, FIREWORKS! The most amazing firework show I have seen to this day, it may have just topped Canada day at the parliament hill. With hundreds of people gathered together by the Elbe in front of the beautiful view of Altstadt. It took me by surprise when the sky lit up in colours, it was absolutely breathtaking. Pictures doesn't do its justice.

Thank you Dresden for making me fall in love with you all over again.

 

Meißen is cute small town northwest of Dresden in Eastern Germany, it is home to beautiful porcelains. Stretching across the Elbe river, covering both sides with beautiful houses consisting of bright orange rooftops, along with cobble stone alleyways that are easily to get lost in. Definitely a scenic little town and worth the visit. Before stepping feet into the altstadt of Meißen, you can see in the far distance the Albrechtsburg castle and the Gothic cathedral (Dom zu Meißen). Both located at the tip of the hill meaning you have to get lost through many cobblestone alleyways uphill to get there. Luckily, there are cute little cafés and shops along the way and the view of the town gets better and better the higher you trek up!