Just up the mountain about a one-hour drive from Munich is the lovely medieval hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen. Although that seems like a long name for us Americans, it’s actually quite fun to say. Try it – say it three times fast right now! Originally two towns that joined together in 1935, this Bavarian ski resort […]
Visit Oktoberfest in Bavaria for the Bier of Kings
Summer is over and its time to start gearing up for Oktoberfest. This festival of bier is celebrated throughout Germany, and Oktoberfest in Bavaria is a remarkable and authentic experience.
Skip Summer Travel Crowds: Visit The Alps in the Fall
Skip summer travel crowds and the experience can be much more relaxing if you visit the Alps in the Fall, especially the Austrian Alps town of Kitzbühel.
Hiking The Alps: Yodel Ay Hee Hoooooo
Our epic trip hiking The Alps led us through impossibly green pastures, snowy mountain tops, quaint villages and alpine forests.