If you're visiting Germany in late September and early October, it's a shame not to at least try to attend Oktoberfest, the largest beer festival held in Munich every year. It's a once in a lifetime experience, bringing in locals and travelers from all parts of the globe. So what happens when … [Read more...] about The Single Girl’s Guide to Oktoberfest
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The Art of the Day Trip
There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip
Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
It's difficult to visit anywhere in the world without encountering some form of World War II history. It's everywhere, from the remnants of bombed churches in Hamburg to the beaches of Normandy and even museums here in the United States. It's hard for many of us to understand that time period … [Read more...] about Visiting World War II and Holocaust Sites
A Visit to Dachau
Some tourist attractions aren't supposed to be fun or to be crossed off your bucket list. Some are somber and meant for reflection. The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. The Killing Fields in Cambodia. Hiroshima in Japan. And it's not all Oktoberfest and pub crawls in Munich, but rather a place with … [Read more...] about A Visit to Dachau
Munich’s BMW Visitor’s Center
While many of my days in Munich were nice and sunny, one, in particular, was rainy and miserable. Christine and I were looking for something to do and ended up at the BMW Welt Visitor's Center, one of the city's top attractions. BMW was founded here in 1917 and the company recently opened a plant in … [Read more...] about Munich’s BMW Visitor’s Center