NEUSCHWANSTEIN, GERMANY

Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein Castle! It was built September 5, 1869 and was occupied by King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein is often called "the castle of the fairy-tale king". This castle is the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle in Disneyland. There is an average number of 6,000 tourists who visit each day!

Did you know planning a trip can make you happier? Americans are experiencing the lowest levels of happiness in 50 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.  According to a poll conducted by the Institute for Applied Positive Research, planning a trip can increase happiness and release stress!  In the study, 97% said that they felt happier while having a trip planned.  In a press release, the founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research, Michelle Gielan, states that "Booking a trip, even just getting it on the calendar, might be the very thing we need to restore our emotional immune system after months of mounting uncertainty and stress."  ...Maybe it's time for a vacation!

PROTIP: Want to save money by sleeping in airports? Sleeping In Airports is a great resource tool to help plan trips and ways to cut down on travel costs by finding hidden lounges in airports across the world!