Liechtenstein

Some trips are about ticking off bucket list destinations. Others are about celebrating special moments in unexpected places. Our Liechtenstein trip is both.

We are visiting this tiny Alpine principality in winter to celebrate Marlene's birthday in a memorable way: with her very first skiing experience. While Tom has been on skis before, Marlene will be stepping into ski boots for the first time, learning to navigate the slopes surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.

Beyond the skiing, we want to explore what makes this microstate tick. Vaduz, the capital, is small enough to walk in an afternoon, yet offers surprising depth with its castle perched above the town, excellent art museums, and cozy Alpine restaurants. The winter landscape transforms the country into a snow-covered postcard, with the Rhine Valley stretching below and peaks rising all around.

There is something special about visiting one of the world's smallest countries. Every corner feels personal, every encounter intimate. For Marlene's birthday, we cannot imagine a more unique setting than learning to ski in a place most people simply drive through without stopping.

Stay tuned for our winter tales from the little principality!