Bar Harbor is a quaint town in Maine that is a favorable destination for those wanting to take a relaxing land vacation but has also become a popular port stop for New England cruises. The Bar Harbor Inn is right in town and is beautiful. The lobby has a Victorian feel with a fireplace. You... Continue Reading →
Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Kathe Wohlfahrt
As much as I enjoyed the other towns, Rothenberg ob der Tauber was, by far, my favorite. For me, it was the most quintessential fairy tale-like town you could have. We stayed at the Hotel Gotsiches Haus, right in the heart of the city. It was a wonderful boutique hotel, that I will gladly stay at... Continue Reading →
Hofbrauhaus – THE Place for a German Beer and an Oompa Band
The Hofbrauhaus is one of the most well-known beer halls there is. Here you will find long tables, an Oompa band, and large beer steins (at least by American standards). If you cannot have alcohol, order a non-alcoholic beer (which is what I did). I could have chosen a soda or a water, but I was... Continue Reading →
Zugspitze
Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany and is on the Austrian boarder. It is about an hour away from Munich in a town named Garmisch-Partenkirchen . Many people use public transportation to get there; however, since we had a car we decided to drive. My excitement started when we could see the top and were still... Continue Reading →
Munich – The City
What can I say, it's a beautiful city that has something for everyone. There is the Olympic Park (which includes the Sea Life Museum), a car museum, palaces, the Fairytale Forest, and a zoo. Not to mention beautiful architecture, art, weisswurst, large pretzels, fast highways, and beer. No need to worry if you have had too... Continue Reading →