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How to Travel Bavaria on a Budget: Money-Saving Tips for Munich & Beyond

Leave a Comment / Travel / February 17, 2025

Whether you’re visiting Bavaria for Oktoberfest, exploring Neuschwanstein Castle, or enjoying Munich and small Alpine towns, get ready to reach for your wallet. Southern Germany is the most expensive region in the country, with Munich as its priciest city. Over the years, I’ve learned smart ways to save money in Bavaria without sacrificing the experience. […]

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Rosenheim Cops are one of many tv shows set in Munich and Bavaria!

Binge-Worthy TV Shows Set in Munich & Bavaria

Leave a Comment / German Films, Learn German, Travel / December 23, 2024

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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The view of the surrounding towns from atop Burghausen Castle.

Discover Burghausen: Longest Castle in the World

Leave a Comment / Travel / August 5, 2024

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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A close up of the exterior of the Munich Neues Rathaus, or New Town Hall, which visitors can see inside with a tour.

Inside Munich New Town Hall & Law Library

Leave a Comment / Travel / July 29, 2024

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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View of Regensburg Altstadt from the famous Stone Bridge, or Steinerne Brück.

Day Trip to Regensburg, Germany

Leave a Comment / Travel / July 22, 2024

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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The Alte Mainbrücke, or Old Main Bridge, in Würzburg is a popular gathering place.

Würzburg, Germany Day Trip

Leave a Comment / Travel / April 5, 2024

With a day trip to Würzburg, Germany, you can soak up the culture and history of this remarkable city before enjoying one of the locals’ favorite pastimes: sipping wine on the incredibly picturesque Old Main Bridge that crosses the Main River, connecting the Altstadt and the fortress. The vineyards are a surprise in beer-rich Bavaria

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St. Peter's Church offers the best view in Munich of the Frauenkirche and the Neues Rathaus.

Best Day Trips from Munich

9 Comments / Travel / September 4, 2023

With its location in the heart of Bavaria, Munich makes the perfect home base for exploring southern Germany and nearby Austria. You may be surprised by just how much there is so much to explore in day trips from Munich. Whether you’re looking for towns rich with history, adventures in the mountains, and beautiful nature,

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The Obere Brücke leads the way to the Altes Rathaus in Bamberg, Germany.

Day Trip to Beautiful Bamberg, Germany

Leave a Comment / Travel / July 31, 2023

Every city has its own unique fingerprint or calling card: all the things that make it special. Maybe that’s a landmark building or a delectable pastry. Bamberg, Germany has so much to offer that its calling card is rather full. The town in Bavaria‘s northern Franconia region is considered one of the country’s most beautiful.

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The view of the Frauenkirche from Munich's Neues Rathaus tower observation deck offers one of the best views in Munich.

Where to Find the Best Views in Munich

Leave a Comment / Travel / June 26, 2023

Most major cities have an observation deck or tower that, for a price, offers visitors stunning views for miles over the city. In Toronto, there is the CN Tower and in NYC, there are several, including the flashy Summit One Vanderbilt. But where do you find the best views in Munich when it is a

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Enjoy long walks in beautiful parks during Munich in the autumn.

Bavaria & Munich in the Autumn

Leave a Comment / Travel / March 27, 2023

Bavaria in the autumn has stolen my heart. Yes, the weather can be chilly and rainy. Outdoor activities and dining options can be limited and there are fewer hours of daylight. But the crowds visiting Munich in the autumn are noticeably smaller if you visit after that famous beer festival (you know the one!). Mother

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Celebrate Bavarian tradition with the Ayinger Bräu-Kirta, a beer festival with ox races and more!

Ayinger Bräu-Kirta Beer Festival near Munich

Leave a Comment / Travel / February 27, 2023

The Munich Oktoberfest is known the world over for its large rowdy crowds and indulgent consumption of liter after liter after liter of beer. Less than an hour outside of Munich, the town of Aying is home to the Ayinger Brewery. The family-owned brewery may not be allowed to participate in Oktoberfest due to its

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A statue of Hans Jakob Fugger on Fuggerplatz in Augsburg, Germany.

From Rome to Riches: Augsburg, Germany Day Trip

Leave a Comment / Travel / January 30, 2023

Nestled in Germany’s southern Swabian region, Augsburg is conveniently located between Munich and Stuttgart. These two nearby cities can cast a shadow that is hard to avoid. But the third largest city in Bavaria and also the federal state’s oldest, Augsburg just the right size for a day trip (or two) where you can get

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