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Celebrate the holidays with these German Christmas decorations, fun ornaments, German advent calendars, and plenty of sweet treats.

Timeless German Christmas Decorations to Bring Holiday Magic to Your Home

Leave a Comment / Travel, Food / November 26, 2024

When it comes to the Christmas season, Germany is rich with wonderful traditions. There’s so much to enjoy from delectable sweets to charming decorations and timeless German Christmas music. I’ve gathered some of the best German Christmas decorations and my favorite German holiday treats to help you bring festive cheer to your home. While these […]

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A peek inside the TokyoTreat Japanese snack box for November 2024, Osaka Snackathon.

Exploring Japan from Home: A TokyoTreat Snack Box Review

Leave a Comment / Food, Reviews / November 4, 2024

There’s nothing more exciting than opening your mailbox to find a package, which is part of why subscription boxes have become so popular. One such service is the TokyoTreat box, specializing in Japanese snacks and candy. The team at TokyoTreat kindly reached out and sent me their November 2024 “Osaka Snackathon” theme box to try.

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A Münchner Weißwurst sausage, a pretzel, and sweet mustard.

Breakfast of Champions: Münchner Weisswurst (Munich White Sausages)

Leave a Comment / Food, Travel / January 23, 2023

I will admit it: I was intimidated by the Munich Weisswurst. Despite regular trips to the southern German state of Bavaria, I had never eaten the traditional sausage. It just seemed like there were a lot of rules that one had to follow. There are certain ways to eat the sausage and certain times to

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A giant pretzel, beer and Johanisbeer Shorle at Munich's Chinesischer Turm in Englischer Garten.

Delicious & Easy German Recipes

Leave a Comment / Food, Travel / March 29, 2021

If you ask me, German food is vastly underrated and underappreciated. Some cuisines require skilled precision and mastery of difficult techniques. But there are plenty of easy German recipes that you can perfect at home. I have pulled together some hearty, satisfying entrees, tasty starters, plus desserts that are worth indulging in. The term “German

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Munich beer festivals are an important Bavarian tradition.

Fun Beer Festivals in Munich, Germany

Leave a Comment / Food, Travel / February 22, 2021

For many around the world, the first thing that comes to mind when you mention Munich is beer. It’s not too surprising that beer festivals in Munich are a big deal. The region is home to so many wonderful breweries and Bavaria famous for the Reinheitsgebot (a law mandating the purity of beer and its

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Pouring loose leaf tea into a strainer and cup.

5 Great Spots for Afternoon Tea in Philadelphia

2 Comments / Food, Travel / August 24, 2020

There is little I like more than a good cup of tea and a scone. Maybe a pot of tea. And some pastries. And some sandwiches. What can I say, I love afternoon tea! And no matter what you call it, high tea or afternoon tea in Philadelphia is a delightful experience. While the city

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The Andechs church steeple peeks out over the treetops.

Kloster Andechs: Beer & Hiking Day Trip from Munich

1 Comment / Food, Travel / June 24, 2019

Visitors to Germany, and the southern state of Bavaria, in particular, could easily spend months seeing all of the beer breweries that cover the picturesque landscape. But Klosterbrauerei Andechs is special. Less than an hour outside of Munich, Kloster Andechs sits on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside of small towns, farms and, to the

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Skip boring bagged black tea. Travel around the world with these 5 unique teas that are absolutely delicious. You'll want to brew them up immediately!

Travel in a Teacup with These Unique Teas to Try

Leave a Comment / Food / September 3, 2018

If you have the same black or green tea that’s your go-to every day, then I’ve got some unique and delicious tea suggestions to help you spice things up. Tea seems more popular than ever, especially loose tea in particular. But the standard bagged black tea or standard green can get boring very quickly. I’ve

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Where to Find Philadelphia Soft Pretzels

1 Comment / Food, Travel / August 27, 2018

Philadelphia soft pretzels are an iconic part of the city’s food scene. Philadelphia is a foodie town: cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and roast pork sandwiches are local favorites. There’s plenty of fine dining options in the City of Brotherly Love if that’s your thing. But street foods that are sometimes messy, sometimes indulgent, and always delicious

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The band Die Kirchdorfer perform at Starkbierfest at Paulaner am Nockherberg in Munich, Germany.

Winter Beer Festival Fun at Munich’s Starkbierfest

Leave a Comment / Travel, Food / April 23, 2018

No doubt you’re familiar with Oktoberfest, but what about Starkbierfest? Across Munich, Germany in February and March the breweries hold Starkbierfest, or strong beer festivals, that resemble Oktoberfest. But unlike Oktoberfest, they are on a smaller scale and with fewer tourists. The Munich beer festival is Oktoberfest’s little brother and features beers special to the

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A Taste of Britain Wows with Afternoon Tea

Leave a Comment / Food, Travel / March 5, 2018

On a rainy and snowy late winter day, a date for afternoon tea and a meal at A Taste of Britain is the perfect way to spend a day. Or, really, any day if you ask me. While cities are known for having restaurants and shops that cater to all tastes, it’s actually Philadelphia‘s nearby

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All the basics you need to know about matcha green tea as well as a simple recipe for a refreshing matcha latte to get you hooked!

Everything You Should Know About Matcha Green Tea

Leave a Comment / Food / December 13, 2017

Over the past few years, matcha has become a popular trend and buzzword with tea enthusiasts, those who swear by healthy and clean living, and indie coffee shop customers. But I still frequently get a look of confusion when I say I’m having matcha. Who knew a type of tea could cause such problems? Here

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