There is something special rooted in the wonder and magic of a fairy-tale. If you are seeking to experience that magic during a trip to Europe, look no further than the Neuschwanstein castle, nestled in the Bavarian Alps. Neuschwanstein is located in southern Germany, in a region known as the Allgäu region. This region spans …
Aperol Spritz is the Rum Punch of Europe. Change my mind. When you walk through a European town in the summer, you will undoubtedly see countless outdoor tables adorned with the unmistakable iced orange cocktail in a stemmed glass. The intense color along with the bitter orange liquor make it an iconic drink. Sipping an …
Garmisch-Partenkirchen had a long fall this year, so we have had ample opportunity to enjoy the changing leaves and beauty that the season offers. One of our absolute favorite destinations, The Tannenhütte, promotes a fun weeknight event where the mountainside restaurant stays open for dinner to allow for sunset viewing. This event is called the …
If you hadn’t noticed, we took a break from posting for a few months – 10 to be exact. But hey, at least it wasn’t a full year! The time has truly flown by and I have very much missed interacting via this platform. I want to take the opportunity in this post to explain …
Tea time is a quintessential English tradition. It typically involves enjoying a light meal of tea, sandwiches, scones, jam, and cakes in the mid-afternoon. Many assume afternoon tea has been a part of British tradition since the 17th century, but it is actually much younger. It is said that Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, …
The most common question we receive when friends and family come to visit Garmisch for the first time is “what are all those huts?” The drive from Munich airport south to Garmisch is a beautiful one. Once you break through the Munich traffic, the autobahn opens up. Expansive views of peaceful rolling hills in …
In July, we took 5 days to visit Italy. We selected the Valpolicella region because it is in Northern Italy, an easy 4-hour drive from our home in Southern Germany. I had heard great things about Verona, wanted to take in some of the natural beauty accessible in the region, and was dying to eat …
Garmischer Festwoche is a highly anticipated week of traditional summer celebration for Garmisch residents and anyone looking to take part in an exciting cultural activity while visiting the area. To give a bit of context, many towns in Germany have a summer festival referred to as “Volksfest” meaning “people’s festival.” Simply put, the Volksfest combines …
One year ago today, everything we owned was packed and being shipped across the ocean. The things we couldn’t ship got sold or given away. It was a true fresh start. Sure, it was a little scary to veer from my 8-year career in healthcare for an essentially unknown job far away from “home”. My …
First, I know its a mouthful, so here ? If you are searching for a family-friendly thrill in the scenic Alpine landscape, look no further than the Alpine Coaster Kolbensattel in Oberammergau. In my opinion, it should be on the short list of must-do things in the area during the warm months. This Alpine Coaster …
