Hello again, dear readers! Today I want to talk about something I have struggled with while on solo adventures, and that is documenting your time in destination - as in getting some part of you in your travel photos. I know there are great and otherwise awesome devices out there nowadays that allow you to …
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Hello dear readers! What an incredible year it has been. As the ball dropped to signify the transition from 2018 to 2019, I - like many folks - reflected on the vast difference 365 days can make. A year ago, I was going through one of the most challenging and painful times of my life. …
Hello again, dear readers! This is a post I’ve been avoiding since Germany. It’s painful, complex, and will result in (I’m certain) many questions – as it does with any major life event. On my second Germany post, I promised a reason as to why poor Berlin had to wait so long for its chance …
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Hello again, dear readers! To keep in the theme of the last post, I would like to continue my culinary recommendations, this time in Germany. While there are many delightful dishes to enjoy - fresh pretzels, Black Forest cake, a wide array of sausages, and chocolate that is to die for - there are a …
One of my favorite ways to enjoy a new culture is by partaking in local cuisine. Whether it’s Escargot in France, Poutine in Canada, or Wurst in Germany, food is a delicious way to learn more about the country and its people. Ireland is no exception. While Ireland has undergone a culinary revamp in the …
My apologies for the extreme delay in posting this particular article. More information regarding the delay will come in time, but for now please enjoy the short regale of our time in Berlin. Hello again! We continue our journey from Munich to the beautiful city of Berlin. We woke up leisurely Saturday morning, slowly attending …
Hallo meine Damen und Herren! My plans to regale you day by day with our adventures were squashed due to poor reception in Germany - not Germany's fault, our phones just did not want to actually connect with any network. Very sad indeed. However, I shall charm and delight you all with the tales of …
As we quickly approach the one week mark – we’re in the single digits! – I have begun to reminisce about my past German adventures. Back when I was merely a 17-year-old high school German student on an exchange program. I found my little box of memories from my GAPP (German American Partnership Program) trip. …
At just over two weeks away from our trip, the last minute preparations have begun! I’m following Hofbräu-Festzelt on Facebook for Oktoberfest updates, downloaded the official Oktoberfest.de app (It's a pretty cool app - it has a countdown calendar, a photo option complete with an Oktoberfest filter, maps, and other general tips for when you're …
Herzlich willkommen auf meinem Blog! Summer is officially over - marked by the last festival we attend (which is also the best), Irishfest. This four day Irish extravaganza is my favorite weekend of the summer. It never disappoints, let me tell you. Sadly, when Irishfest draws to a close, we transition into fall festivals, which are …
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