From the United States to Germany and back again, explore these travel posts!
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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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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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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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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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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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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When it comes to outdoor activities, Bavarians are spoilt for choice. Anyone who has flown into Munich can attest that the German Alps are amazingly close. They’re right in their backyard. One of those alpine mountains, the Wallberg, offers all the stunning mountain views you’re longing for with just as much exertion as you want:
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Roughly halfway between the Munich airport and the city’s Altstadt, or “old town,” lies Schloss Schleissheim. Centuries ago, the site was merely some average farmland. Today, there are two palaces, a hunting lodge, and formal gardens that are absolutely ideal for strolling. Although not hidden or unknown, Schleissheim Palace is often overshadowed by its nearby
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