Luxembourg is a country that shares a border with Germany, France, and Belgium. Having such a centralized location, this country is very accessible. We purchased the Euro Rail ticket from the automated teller for 19 euro each way. Of course the train is a very convenient mode of transportation. We traveled from the city of Mainz to Luxembourg with 2 stops on the way; Mainz to Koblenz, then Koblenz to Trier, and finally Trier to Luxembourg. On the first train there was a restaurant car where we had the opportunity to purchase breakfast, but for fun we packed our own. The country side is so beautiful, especially since the train runs along the Rhein and Mosel Rivers. There are a few ways I have traveled it, but the routes along the river are the most magical.
Luxembourg City has a very unique set up. Luxembourg is formed in layers. In order for us to get the most out of the city of course we made the tourist information office our first stop. There we not only found useful maps but signed up for a walking tour of the city.
Our tour guide was an older gentleman that was very passionate about the country he was born in. Since Luxembourg shares many borders it is not uncommon for the locals to know more than one language. Ours was able to conduct the tour in both English and German. What was funny about him, German was his first language and when he got excited he would go off on these rants and forget what details he said in German and wear he left off in English. Luckily for us we could understand by the context most everything he was talking about. He was very knowledgeable and meticulously organized. For his tour he had organized a binder with everything from newspaper clippings to actual photographs from the periods he was talking about to supplement the tour, which really took the tour to another level.
Luxembourg’s involvement in the world wars was very interesting and the evidence of it is spread though out the architecture of the city. The Gëlle Fra War Memorial for example was rebuilt after the Second World War. A lot of the original material was found but some had to be recreated to match the original. 
Or the church for another example; if you like close enough you may be able to spot the two cannon balls that are still lodged in the wall of the tower. It was definitely worth going on the full walking tour. Of course the most memorable is being able to stand at the edge of the city and just take in all in. Like I mentioned Luxembourg was formed in layers. At the edge of the city you can see all of the city. Being able to stand on the edge and feel the breeze, the wind carries up the smell of the trees and flowers from near the river. I can’t wait to see this place in spring.
It was fun to find out about the military and military service in Luxembourg. In Luxembourg, they are a 100% volunteer army. Now after they complete their initial term they can choose to be career soldiers.
The tour guide told us about the capstone of the city. It is a chocolate shop and bakery. Now what was unique about this shop is when you walk in there are all these spoons along the wall. When you look closely the spoons have a chocolate cube at the end of it. So the first thought that came to mind was, “Oh chocolate suckers!” but when we saw a waiter serve it with a glass of steamed milk, we were confused again. So finally we asked and the concept was easy. Choose a spoon, get a glass of hot milk, and make yourself a glass of hot chocolate. Plus their selection of cakes was incredible. Delicious cakes, unique way of having hot chocolate, it was a great way to unwind after the walking tour.
Our day was coming to an end as the sun was setting around us. We visited the edge of the city again and the view is as equally as beautiful. So peaceful, the area was quiet. We could just walk with each other’s company, and the soft street lights over us. We took a pleasant stroll back to the train station and ready to make our journey home.