Erin Henderson Travel Photographer & Writer

Name: Erin Henderson Travel Photographer & Writer
Address: Stuttgart, DE
Telephone: +12155186273

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Erin Henderson Travel Photographer & Writer

Germany based travel photographer and writer with fifteen years of experience. Sharing family and solo travel adventures as well as photography tips.

09/09/2026

Giraffe facts (as told by me)

🦒They will absolutely investigate you.
🦒Their eyelashes deserve their own post.
🦒They have surprisingly strong personalities (especially the ladies)
🦒They will headbutt you.

Add the Giraffe Centre to your Nairobi itinerary! The best way to kick off our time in Kenya.

On safari with:

Giraffe Center Nairobi

03/09/2026

Spent some time among the whales in Vancouver. Highly recommend booking a tour with Wild Whales Vancouver if you’re planning a visit!

31/08/2026

My favorite Christmas market, conveniently located just 30 minutes from Stuttgart, is the Esslingen am Neckar Medieval Christmas Market! 🎄

With around 180 booths to browse, several rides for the kids, loads of entertainment on stage and throughout the market, and its unique medieval atmosphere, this is the perfect Christmas market for the whole family.

2026 Dates: November 26–December 22

Hours:
🌲Sunday–Thursday: 11:00–20:30
🎁Friday & Saturday: 11:00–21:30

Definitely add this one to your Christmas market plans!

Esslingen am Neckar Christmas Market, Germany Christmas Markets, Esslingen Medieval Market

26/08/2026

Located near Stuttgart and looking for nearby Christmas markets? Here are 10 (including Stuttgart) to get your planning started!

🗡️Esslingen am Neckar Medieval Market: November 24 to December 22
🎄Stuttgart: November 25 to December 23
✨Ludwigsburg: November 24 to December 22
🌲Heidelberg: November 23 to December 22
✨Rothenburg ob der Tauber: November 20 to December 23
🎄Würzburg: November 27 to December 23
🎁 Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations: November 19 to December 23, 2026
🌲 Strasbourg, France: November 26 to December 24, 2026
✨Colmar, France: November 23 to December 29, 2026
🎄Karlsruhe: November 23 to December 23, 2026

Save this for your Germany Christmas market planning!

Stuttgart Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas Markets, Christmas Markers Near Stuttgart, Germany Christmas Markets, Colmar

24/08/2026

Never too early to start planning your Christmas market trips!

The major Cologne Christmas Markets kick off on November 16, 2026, will you be there?

Save these dates for planning your visit:

🎄 Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom): November 16–December 23, 2026 (closed November 22)
✨ Market of Angels (Neumarkt): November 16–December 23, 2026
⛸️ Heinzels Winter Fairytale (Old Town / Heumarkt): Late November 2026–early January 2027
🍫 Harbour Christmas Market (Chocolate Museum): November 13, 2026–January 3, 2027
🌟 Stadtgarten Christmas Market: Mid-November–December 23, 2026

Which Cologne Christmas market is at the top of your list?

Köln Christmas Markets, Cologne Christmas Markets, Cologne Cathedral

23/08/2026

The 2026 Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival has kicked off and will run until November 1, 2026. This year's theme is "Let's Play." Here's a look back at the festival in 2024 and 2025! Can you guess or remember the themes?

18/08/2026

Living just a few hours from the Alsace region, I’m lucky enough to hop in my car and explore different parts of Alsace often. Most of the time, I just go with my camera in hand, happy to wander the villages and stop for baked goods and coffee wherever catches my eye. I also pop into a local wine shop and grab a few bottles of whatever they recommend.

Here are a few not-to-miss towns in Alsace to add to your list. Incredibly charming towns and great wine await.

✨ Eguisheim – colorful, circular streets and classic half-timbered houses 🥨 Colmar – the most famous, and for good reason 🏰 Strasbourg – a beautiful old town, incredible cathedral, and more to explore beyond the villages 🍷 Turckheim – smaller and quieter, with plenty of Alsace charm 🌸 Riquewihr – postcard-perfect and one of the region’s most popular villages (Beauty & the Beast fans anyone?) 🏡 Kaysersberg – cobblestone streets, a castle ruin, and a great wine-country stop

Save this for your next Alsace road trip!

Alsace Travel Guide, Alsace Road Trip, Alsace Wine

14/08/2026

Of course, you’ve heard of Oktoberfest in Munich, but have you heard of Volksfest?

Founded in 1818, Cannstatter Volksfest is considered the second-largest beer and folk festival in the world, attracting around four million visitors annually.

In addition to the traditional beer tents (recommended for adults only; smoking is still permitted inside tents), there are endless rides, food, games, and entertainment for kids throughout the festival grounds.

The 2026 Cannstatter Volksfest runs September 25–October 11, 2026. If you want to experience one of the beer tents, table reservations are recommended.

🎟️ Free Admission (pay for individual rides/food)
🎡 Wednesdays are Family Days

Send this to someone you want to go to Volksfest with!

Volksfest, Germany Folk Festival, Stuttgart, Oktoberfest

11/08/2026

Have you visited Puglia? Share your recommendations and pictures in the comments!

The area has a lot to see! Some of our recommended spots are...
🌎️ Locorontondo
🌎️ Bari
🌎️ Polignano a Mare
🌎️ Alborobella
🌎️ Monopoli
🌎️ Matera

Explore more at https://buff.ly/TbCRKHF

Erin Henderson Travel Photographer & Writer

11/08/2026

Thanks to super-easy direct flights from Stuttgart to Porto via Eurowings, I visited Portugal twice last year; once for a family trip and once for a girls’ trip. Both trips followed a similar route, with a few extra day trips sprinkled in.

From those trips, I put together a 7–10 day Portugal itinerary for first-time visitors that includes a little bit of everything: cities, beaches, wine country, historic sites, and plenty of good food.

The itinerary is also relatively slow-paced, making it a great option for families, couples, or solo travelers.

📍 Porto
•Brunch at Garden Porto
•Pork sandwich, or pernil, from Casa Guedes
•Dinner at Restaurante Casario (make a reservation)
•Fábrica da Nata & Manteigaria
•Boat tour along the Douro | Livraria Lello | Igreja dos Carmelitas & Igreja do Carmo | São Bento 🍷 Douro Valley 🌊 Costa Nova 🏛️ Coimbra + Óbidos 📍 Lisbon
•Ride Tram 28 (recommended for later in the evening to avoid long wait times to board the tram during busy seasons)
•Convento do Carmo
•Scenic Viewpoints (sunrise or sunset options): Miradouro de Santa Luzia, Miradouro da Graça, or Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
•Dinner at Rocco (trendy, reservations required)
•Belém District (Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower, and Pastéis de Belém)

Save this for your Portugal trip planning! 🇵🇹

Portugal Travel Guide, Portugal for first-timers, Portugal travel, Porto, Lisbon, Óbidos, Costa Nova do Prado

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