While staying at a cozy hotel just west of Frankfurt, I found myself flipping through a stack of brochures at the reception desk one quiet morning. One in particular caught my eye—it featured a picturesque town called Idstein, nestled in the rolling hills of Hesse. Idstein is part of the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße (Timber-Frame Road), connecting towns with fine Fachwerk buildings and houses. The brochure promised a beautifully preserved Altstadt, … Continue reading Idstein’s Historic Charm