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Afternoon Tea at The Goring
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,…
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What are those huts?
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…
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5 Days in Northern Italy
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…