From the United States to Germany and back again, explore these travel posts!
A spring break in the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be just what you need for reinvigoration after the long winter months. Enjoy the crashing ocean waves, sunny skies, and fresh sea air! The Outer Banks in April and May, in particular, isn’t quite at its peak travel time yet. That means crowds are […]
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Manchester, England, is world-renowned for many things: music (Oasis, Joy Division, the Smiths), football (or soccer, if you prefer), and being the first industrialized city in the world. But the city is also home to Chetham’s Library, the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. The library has been a source of knowledge
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Once upon a time, using public transit when traveling could be a nightmare. What ticket do you need? Are you in the right fare zone (or zones)? How long is the ticket good for? Is it good for one person or is it a group ticket? And that’s all before you even consider how to
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Greenwich, London can feel like a world away from the heart of the English capital’s busy downtown. The town southeast of central London, UK, is still busy but with the most popular tourist attractions located more centrally, Greenwich is like a breath of fresh air as you take in its charming waterfront, museums, and historic
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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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Few things capture the wistfulness and charm of centuries past in the way that the covered bridge does. Today, there are not many of these special wooden creations left. But there are still many remaining covered bridges in Pennsylvania that you can experience and enjoy in person. The Keystone State has the most remaining covered
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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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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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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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After two years hosted outdoors in South Philadelphia during June, the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show returns to the great indoors in Center City. The country’s largest and longest-running flower show has a slightly different feel than in past years, with some of the lessons learned from recent shows clearly taken to heart. This year there
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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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When we travel, “traveling” is always the easy part. It is exhilarating to visit museums, eat delicious meals, and experience cultural differences while having a break from the humdrum of everyday life. But the preparation is not quite as fun. Packing is not very glamorous or exciting. To make things easier, I have pulled together
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