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The Highlight Real: Schnaps, It’s Good for Digestion
Often when we travel, we have a “real” experience or interaction (good or bad) that just sticks with us. And because I keep my on-the-go travelogues to 2,000 characters or less, I don’t have room to tell the story then/there. Trying to come up with a name for this occasional feature wasn’t easy: {Update: The…
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🇩🇪 Our Last Day in Munich: Comfort Shopping
Last day in Munich. Today’s goal was to hunt down all the Munich things we “need” to take home with us. 1. A janker (traditional Bavarian jacket) for E. (A great place to buy high quality traditional clothing in Munich is Lodenfrey.) 2. A traditional Bavarian jacket for me. 3. Bonus jacket for me because…
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🇱🇹 🇩🇪 Travel Day: On the Move from Vilnius to Munich & the Worst Water I Have Ever Had
Travel day today. So naturally, Ken had to go hike something. Ken got up early this morning to climb the Hill of Three Crosses – the highest point in Vilnius. He didn’t even ask me if I wanted to go. I’d be hurt if I wasn’t so relieved. So, the Hill of Three Crosses –…
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🍷 Understanding German Schnaps: It’s More than a Drink. It’s Tradition.
When Americans think about schnapps, we think peach and peppermint. And poor life choices. For Germans, schnaps is more than just a drink – it’s a cultural tradition. Distilled primarily from locally grown fruits like pears, cherries, apples, and plums, German schnaps is known for its purity, craftsmanship, and regional character. Ok, and probably a…
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🇩🇪 A Perfect Day in Munich: Weißwurst, Whiskey, and Family Traditions
Bavaria ordered perfect weather for us to enjoy the day in Munich. Slept on and off and on and off and on and off for 11 hours. Much needed, if broken, sleep. Traditional Bavarian Breakfast Breakfast bar at the hotel had a traditional Bavarian breakfast – Weißwurst and pretzels, so started the day happy! Walking…
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🇩🇪 Jet Lag Day in Munich: Walk, Eat, Drink. Repeat.
Grüß Gott, Munich! It’s zombie day, aka jet lag day in Munich. You gotta pay the travel tax. Trying to stay awake until after dinner. Right after dinner. In advance of a trip to the Baltic States, we’re in Munich for a couple of days to visit lifelong family friends. And eat. And drink. First…
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Photo Essay: Salzburg & Munich 🇦🇹 🇩🇪
I take a lot of pictures when we travel. A LOT of pictures. Probably approaching an annoying amount of pictures. But when I post them, I try to curate. I choose the top 10-15 photos that represent the day and edit them. Because no one wants to see 113 un-edited vacation photos. No one. After…
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🍺 🇦🇹 🇩🇪 What to Drink in Salzburg & Munich: A Sip-by-Sip Guide to Austrian and German Drinks Culture
One of my favorite things to do when we travel is to explore the local drinks situation (alcoholic and not). I could spend hours in the local grocery/wine/liquor store just studying the shelves. Ken is not as enthusiastic about this activity, so I usually send him off to climb a mountain or something. When we’re…
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Munich, Germany 🇩🇪
Travel date: May 5, 2024 We only got on the wrong train once today. The German police boarded our train this morning, clearly looking for someone. Relieved when it wasn’t us. Showing Haydee and Doug around Munich today. All the stores are closed since it’s Sunday. Which would have been fine for walking around, except…
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Almbachklamm, Germany 🇩🇪
Travel date: May 4, 2024 Hiking in the Bavarian Alps today. I am wearing my adventure pants – ready for sportsing. But first, we had to navigate the city bus to Almbachklamm, Germany. Bus was 9 minutes late. WTH? If you can’t count on the Germans to be prompt, what can you count on? And…
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Mauthausen, Austria 🇦🇹
Travel date: May 1, 2024 Today is May Day in Europe. Basically, Europe is closed. I think we are celebrating summer equinox and worker’s rights. All the towns put up a huge maypole, and then there is dancing and day drinking. We had a different May Day experience – spent the day at the Mauthausen…
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Zombie Day in Munich & Salzburg: Planes, Trains & Friends
It’s Zombie Day! We’re traveling with our good friends, Haydee and Doug, this week. Reminder of one of my favorite Hemingway quotes: “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” We love these people to our core. Haydee picked up a new country today with Germany, and Doug picked up Austria. Ken and…