We finally took a trip to Leica Wetzlar, the Mecca for photography lovers, and the plan was simple: test the Leica Q3, see how it feels, and if I truly love it-well, it might just be coming home with us. A bold gesture from my husband: ‘‘if you like it, we can buy it.’’

My heart skipped a beat. It’s finally happening!

Fifteen minutes into testing, I walked around the Leica store, cradling the sleek and mighty Q3 in my hands, absorbing every click of the shutter, every elegant detail in the design. But strangely enough… something didn’t click.

A beautiful holiday destination. Harderwijk, Netherlands

Located in southern Hesse, about 40km from Frankfurt am Main, lies Idstein Taunus - one of Germany’s oldest and most charming small towns. With its exquisite half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, Idstein is an enchanting destination, ideal for a photo walk.