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Sara R

I’m Sara, and I could simply present myself as a Spanish soul, with German discipline and a Slovenian heart on paper. I grew up in a beautiful valley in the heart of the Julian Alps, a place I always love returning to, no matter where life takes me.

My years living abroad — first in Spain and now in Germany — have shaped my curiosity, my love for discovery, and my appreciation for the stories, cultures, and people that make each destination unique. They have taught me that the most meaningful journeys are not just about the places we visit, but about the connections we create, the moments we experience, and the memories we bring home.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialise in creating personalised journeys across Germany, Austria and Slovenia. I design itineraries that combine cultural highlights, beautiful landscapes and authentic local experiences, tailored to each traveller’s interests. I aim to create well-balanced, meaningful journeys that feel both effortless and personal.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"My involvement in travel developed naturally through a long-standing curiosity about new places and cultures. Planning trips, exploring different regions, and experiencing destinations firsthand showed me the value of carefully curated travel. Over time, this interest evolved into a professional focus on helping others experience travel in a more intentional, enjoyable, and rewarding way."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of my most memorable travel experiences was spending extended time in the Dolomite mountains, fully disconnected from routine. Long days of physical effort, early starts, and quiet moments at altitude highlighted the beauty of simplicity. These experiences reinforced my belief that travel is most powerful when it strips life back to its essentials and creates space for presence and connection."

Sara is part of the following groups: Austria Travel Agents, Germany Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Sara

2 week trip to Germany and Salzburg
Germany | Aug 5 - Aug 18, 2026

david
david h.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
Sara,
The trip was wonderful. You did an excellent job finding the highlights for us. The hotels were well located and very comfortable. The only comment on the hotels was Berlin . While the location was great, it was not air condidtioned and the room was very small. All the other hotels were perfect.
The guides were knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the places we visited. They took special requests and always worked with us. The only guide that we were not overly... Read more

Sara,
The trip was wonderful. You did an excellent job finding the highlights for us. The hotels were well located and very comfortable. The only comment on the hotels was Berlin . While the location was great, it was not air condidtioned and the room was very small. All the other hotels were perfect.

The guides were knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the places we visited. They took special requests and always worked with us. The only guide that we were not overly impressed with was the guide in Salzburg. While he was certainly knowledgeable, he walked was ahead of us and it was hard to connect with him. All the others receive 5 stars from us.

The restaurant suggestions were great. You gave us a large choice and we enjoyed them. We eat out quite a bit so this is something we are fairly picky about and we have no complaints. Only that we need to diet now as we seemed to stop at a gelato shop everyday.

Sara - you were responsive both during the planning and while we were traveling and that is so appreciated. We couldn't have asked for a better tour arranger.

Wanted to let you know that we added the suspension bridge in Todnot to our day in the Black Forest and I highly recommend that for others. What a view!

Thanks for helping us have a memorable vacation,
Miriam & David Haimes

Hotel Reviews
Calma Berlin Mitte
Berlin

Hotel room was small and not air conditioned

Authenticity & Character
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Close to restaurants and the various museums
Platzl Hotel - Superior
München

Great location and the room was beautiful

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IMLAUER HOTEL PITTER Salzburg
Salzburg

Location was great. Walked to all sites. Had dinner at the skytop restaurant and the food and service were exceptional

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Activity Reviews
Sachsenhausen Memorial: Guided Half-Day Trip from Berlin
Sachsenhausen Memorial: Guided Half-Day Trip from Berlin
Berlin

Memorable day. Tour was quite interesting. Guide was great

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Size of the tour was perfect.
Transport
🎻 Mozart Dinner Concert Salzburg – A Magical Evening of Music & Fine Dining
🎻 Mozart Dinner Concert Salzburg – A Magical Evening of Music & Fine Dining
Salzburg

Loved the evening

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Food
Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Sep 01, 2026

Dear Miriam & David,

Thank you so much for your lovely words! You were both wonderful and so easy to work with from the very beginning, which made the whole process a real joy. 😊 It makes me truly happy to hear you had such a memorable trip. Hopefully, our paths will cross again someday and I’ll have the pleasure of planning another adventure for you!

All the best,
Sara

Our favorite guide by far was Phillip. Hr was...
Germany | Jul 25 - Jul 30, 2026

amber
amber s.
West Linn, OR | Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

Our favorite guide by far was Phillip. Hr was phenomenal

Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Aug 14, 2026

Happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with Phillip! 😊 I’ll definitely pass along your feedback to him - I’m sure he’ll be delighted to hear it. Thank you for sharing!
Best,
Sara

Super experience with Sara!
Germany | Jul 3 - Jul 18, 2026

Bruce
Bruce S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2026
We cannot say enough about the service Sara and KimKim provided in making a bucket list 2-week trip to Germany come true. Over several iterations and many location changes, Sara provided timely and helpful advice and a full range of options. Once we got our itinerary finalized, she was super prompt to assemble the details. We are very happy we upgraded our hotel selections from our original plan, thanks to her assistance. The trip planning was almost perfect, minus one challenge related... Read more

We cannot say enough about the service Sara and KimKim provided in making a bucket list 2-week trip to Germany come true. Over several iterations and many location changes, Sara provided timely and helpful advice and a full range of options. Once we got our itinerary finalized, she was super prompt to assemble the details. We are very happy we upgraded our hotel selections from our original plan, thanks to her assistance. The trip planning was almost perfect, minus one challenge related to a car rental office not being open. (Not KimKim's fault!) This is our second trip with KimKim, and we are true believers. Thank you, and until next time!

Hotel Reviews
Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer
Frankfurt

Spacious and spotless! We were amazed at the high quality of this hotel, and its central location in Frankfurt. Will stay there again!

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5 min walk from train station!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cleanest hotel I have ever seen!
Hotel Pension Winzerhaus
Bacharach

Stefan made us feel extremely welcome. He and his wife are wonderful people! The room was quite simple and spare, which was fine with us since it is located very conveniently and the hosts were so nice. They provided an excellent quality breakfast as well. Bacharach is a dreamy little town to explore.

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Hotel Trierer Hof
Koblenz

Roomy and comfortable. This part of Koblenz is a bit boring, but it is easy to get to the tourist sights and transportation hub.

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Hotel Deutscher Hof
Trier

Very convenient and comfortable lodging, within easy walk into the main plazas and sights of Trier. We had a rental car, so the easy access to parking was perfect and unexpected! The hotel looks classy, beds were very comfortable, and the showers worked above average. Was not thrilled with not having air conditioning on a 35 degree day, but we slept OK because there was a breeze.

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ClapClap Hôtel
Strasbourg

Our room was not clean, and the common areas are a bit run down. There is no air conditioning and our room was situated in a location without much circulation. The bathroom is tiny. On the upside, it is super easy to walk into the old town.

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Living Hotel Das Viktualienmarkt
Munich

We were thrilled with the scenic location across the street from the market and 5 minutes walk to the Marienplatz. Also the neighborhood Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt adjacent to the hotel was fun to explore. The staff is cordial and professional and always met our needs promptly. The room was refreshed every morning, and the bathroom was spacious and well appointed.

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Can't get much better than across street from Viktualienmarkt
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Hotel Ruchti - Zeit für mich
Füssen

This lodge is located in a beautiful, scenic and peaceful neighborhood only 10 minutes walk from the Fussen old town and commercial hub. It is like being in a park! This is a quaint, cozy hotel, with interesting furnishings and a fun lounge and well-staffed, excellent restaurant.

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The Niu Leo
Nuremberg

Modern, somewhat sterile hotel, just like you would see in any big city. Their food service was very good, and not very pricey!

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Activity Reviews
Private Guided City Centre History & Architecture Walk
Private Guided City Centre History & Architecture Walk
Strasbourg

Gustave gave us a very heartfelt, entertaining walking tour of the old and new sectors of Strasbourg. He did a super job giving us the historical context of this region's people and its social complexity. And he was very funny!

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🏰 Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Tour – A Smooth Visit to Bavaria’s Iconic Castle
🏰 Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Tour – A Smooth Visit to Bavaria’s Iconic Castle
Germany

Steven did an admirable job guiding us to and through the castle given the circumstances. There was a big thunderstorm so we gathered and walked up to the castle in a gusty downpour. Everyone was soaked! It was interesting that he was not able to get us into the castle in our given timeframe, so we stood around outside for 30 minutes. The castle is astonishing, but you are rushed through it and so it's hard to truly savor the experience.

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Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Aug 14, 2026

It was a pleasure helping you bring this bucket-list trip to Germany to life, Bruce! 😊 I really enjoyed working through all the different ideas and itinerary changes with you and I'm glad we found the right combination of destinations, experiences & hotels.
I hope we'll have the opportunity to help with another adventure in the future!
All the best,
Sara

Slovenia and Austria
Austria | Jul 18 - Jul 25, 2026

Chad
Chad D.
Rochester, MN, USA | Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026
We really enjoyed our entire trip, including little things like inner courtyard rooms in Vienna vs outside room (much quieter), curated tours (touring a cheese making farm with our family only-which meant interacting with the owner/farmer himself vs a tour guide), and access to Sara for a few specialized items (she expertly directed us to a laundry service in Vienna). Thank you! Read more

We really enjoyed our entire trip, including little things like inner courtyard rooms in Vienna vs outside room (much quieter), curated tours (touring a cheese making farm with our family only-which meant interacting with the owner/farmer himself vs a tour guide), and access to Sara for a few specialized items (she expertly directed us to a laundry service in Vienna). Thank you!

Hotel Reviews
Urban Hotel Ljubljana Center
Ljubljana
Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy walk to town center, quiet and easy access to busses.
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Center
Bohinj

Excellent location close to the lake. Accommodations are pretty basic, with nice breakfast buffet and attached pizza/italian restaurant

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Activity Reviews
🥾 Bohinj to Triglav Lakes Hut — Alpine Classic Day Hike
🥾 Bohinj to Triglav Lakes Hut — Alpine Classic Day Hike
Austria

We modified this to start at Blato instead so that we could enjoy some alpine meadows. This hike was a trip highlight.

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🧀 Taste & Traditions: A Genuine Visit to Tourist Farm Gartner in Bohinj
🧀 Taste & Traditions: A Genuine Visit to Tourist Farm Gartner in Bohinj
Austria

Private, detailed tour of how cheese is made with visit to tasting room to enjoy the various cheeses made on his farm. Amazing.

Quality of Experience
Transport
Directions here were difficult. More details provided would be helpful.
Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Jul 31, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words, Chad!
It was a real pleasure helping you plan your adventures through Slovenia and Austria. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed the personalized experiences and all the little details along the way. Wishing you and your family many more wonderful adventures! 😊

Very well done - woudl definetely use KimKim ...
Germany | Jun 9 - Jun 14, 2026

Jake
Jake M.
Honolulu, HI | Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

Very well done - would definitely use KimKim and Sara and team again!

Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Jul 16, 2026

Thank you for your kind words, Jake! I really enjoyed crafting this special adventure trip for you and your daughter. Wishing you many more amazing travels ahead! :)
Best,
Sara

Wonderful personalized trip to Germany
Germany | Jun 20 - Jun 27, 2026

Claire
Claire R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Sara helped us plan a wonderful trip to Germany including stays in Cologne, Heidelberg and Munich. Every hotel was comfortable and conveniently located near the major attractions. The tours were informative, engaging, and a lot of fun. Sara took the time to understand our travel goals and created a personalized itinerary that exceeded our expectations. She was also readily available to help when we had some confusion with our train schedule, which gave us great peace of mind. We highly recommend KimKim to anyone looking for a well-organized personalized vacation experience.

Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Jun 29, 2026

Thank you for your lovely words, Claire! Cologne, Heidelberg, and Munich are all great cities, and I’m really happy your trip turned out to be such a memorable experience. They say the best trips stay with us long after our suitcases are unpacked — I hope that’s the case for you too. :)
It's been my pleasure working with you.

Wishing you all the best,
Sara

Everything was very good, our tour guids were...
Germany | Jun 9 - Jun 18, 2026

Alexandra
Alexandra A.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Everything was very good, our tour guids were nice and transportation to the hotels and to the airport. One thing was a problem we might nedeed more assistance is rental car. It was advised to contact car company that did not work . The car was a little mess . No cameras or GPS were working. Anyway, i is not fault of Sara. She was amazing. Hotels choices and recommendations were excellent.

Local specialist: Sara R
Sara
Sara R
Local specialist in Germany | Replied on Jun 26, 2026

Hi Alexandra,
Thank you so much for your kind words.

I’m truly sorry about the issues with the rental car and the support around it. I’ll definitely take this into account and work on improving this with our local partner.

At the same time, I’m really happy to hear you had such a great time exploring Germany, enjoyed the hotels, and had fun with your tour guides. It means a lot to know your birthday trip turned out to be a special experience! :)

It was a pleasure to design this journey for you.
I wish you all the best,
Sara