Garmisch, Germany – Bavarian Utopia

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a German ski resort town in Bavaria and also home to he 1936 Winter Olympic games. The definition of “utopia” states, “a place… in which everything is perfect.” And this is how I feel about this quintessential Bavarian town.   Continue reading Garmisch, Germany – Bavarian Utopia

Magical Christmas Market: Nuremberg, Germany

The Nuremberg Christmas market opens around December 1st (the Friday preceding the first Sunday in Advent) and is one of the most well-known Christmas markets in Europe. The atmosphere of any Christmas market is a warming experience surrounded by smells of roasted nuts, sights of shiny Christmas decorations, and sips of mulled wine. It is the epitome of Christmastime – and quite a magical place. … Continue reading Magical Christmas Market: Nuremberg, Germany

Oktoberfest, a must-do bucket list trip

About three weeks from the annual Oktoberfest in Germany, the idea started sinking in to our heads – of going to Oktoberfest! With such little time to plan, we were optimistic, barring: finding a hotel, getting there, and, most importantly, budgeting this trip with the other traveling we were wanting to do this year. The conversation arose more frequently as the beginning of the festival neared. … Continue reading Oktoberfest, a must-do bucket list trip