Little is known about this tiny human settlement nestled in the Rur Valley, just one hour away from Aachen. Strangely, Monschau is not a famous tourist destination on Germany’s map, although it deserves a place alongside Neuschwanstein Castle or Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Hidden from the rest of the world by its slightly elevated location … Continue reading Germany’s Monschau: Protestant Refugium, Leper Colony & Fairytale Town