From the United States to Germany and back again, explore these travel posts!
Before the days of streaming all day every day, television offered a special connection with its audience. Whereas films are an occasional commitment of a couple of hours, television shows are a weekly part of life. The characters and settings become personal. And with TV shows set in Munich and across Bavaria, you truly get […]
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Whether you’re imagining yourself arriving at your film premiere, fascinated by the Golden Age of Hollywood, or just curious to soak it all in, Hollywood Boulevard is a great place to start your adventure. The boulevard is home to many popular tourist destinations, including the famous stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the
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For many travelers, it’s easy to imagine Vienna as a city of timeless tradition—a capital of sumptuous palaces and Art Nouveau elegance, where the elite waltz the night away in spectacularly lavish ballrooms. That’s precisely why Friedensreich Hundertwasser’s thoroughly modern art and architecture stand out. Think Gaudí meets Klimt. With bright colors (and lots of
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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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For generations, Germany has been known for engineering, design, and quality products. For those of us who love Germany, there’s nothing better than bringing a bit of the German lifestyle into our own homes. Whether you are looking for a holiday gift, a birthday present, or just a thoughtful token, I’ve gathered some gift ideas
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Get ready to feel festive and holly-jolly because the winter holidays are upon us! From Hanukkah to Christmas celebrations in Philadelphia, its suburbs, and throughout the tri-state area, it’s time to deck the halls and countdown to the New Year! But before that happens, there are plenty of winter festivals and Christmas events in Philadelphia
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Every local my husband and I met during our long weekend in Los Angeles said the same thing: we had to go hiking in Griffith Park. In truth, a hike to see the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign was already on my list of must-dos. But hearing it recommended over and over was reassuring.
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Once upon a time, books were a luxury for the privileged minority. Today, with digitization, libraries are slowly disappearing. A select few have become must-see spots with stunning architecture and important history that attract visitors from around the world. Chief among them is the Austrian National Library State Hall, one of the most beautiful places
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For centuries, the Habsburgs called Schloss Schönbrunn in Vienna, Austria, their summer residence. What was once off limits to us mere mortals is now a must-see where travelers can spend a day (or more) strolling its halls and soaking up the sun in the sprawling public park. With its massive scale, impressive gardens, and remarkable
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Nothing captures attention like a superlative. But do they always measure up? When it comes to Burghausen, the longest castle in the world, it does. The imposing castle complex sits atop a hill in Bavaria, Germany overlooking the crystal-clear Salzach River. On the other side of the river sits Ach, Austria. While you could hardly
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For some, taking the tour of Munich’s New Town Hall (neues Rathaus) is strictly to see the Instagram-famous law library (Juristische Bibliothek). The lavish and beautiful library has gone viral on social media with its wood paneling and elegant spiral staircases. People are eager to snap selfies on those staircases with the towering bookcases in
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In certain parts of Europe, as you soak in the sights and marvel at the architecture, in the back of your mind, you are always thinking about how it might have looked before World War II. This is especially true in Germany. But much of the historic medieval city center of Regensburg was spared. As
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