On this blog, I have branded myself as a “part-time traveler.” Which, by the way, I totally am. I’m not a “digital nomad”, or someone who calls a new country home every month. I have an apartment, a boyfriend, a…
I’ve Got a Surprise & a One-Way Ticket!
I’m pretty much bursting at the seams with excitement as I type this…especially since I’ve been waiting so long to make the “official” announcement. But, today’s the day that I had “the talk” with my boss, so I guess it’s…
48 Hours in Munich
Throughout my entire life, I’ve been waiting for a place to really surprise me. You know what I mean; I usually go into a new place with an expectation of whether I’m going to love it or hate it, and…
Churches of Bavaria
If I learned anything during my time in Germany’s gorgeous Bavaria region, it’s that Bavarians know a thing or two about building churches. Having spent literally my entire life living in the southeastern United States, I’m used to being surrounded…
My Go-To Travel Photography Gear
Confession time: I’m not a professional photographer, or even a wannabe professional photographer. First and foremost, I’m a traveler. Second, I’m a writer. These are the two parts of the “travel blogger equation” that come naturally to me. Photography? I really…
What It’s REALLY Like to Drive in Germany
On my recent trip to the Bavaria region of Germany, I made a decision that surprised many of my friends, family members, and readers. I decided to rent a car, and drive from town to town. “But public transportation in…
Falling Hard for Lake Königssee
Have you ever been somewhere that you just KNEW was going to be amazing, and you thought you were totally prepared for it and adequately excited, but THEN when you actually arrived it was approximately one million times better than…
Charming and Confusing Garmisch-Partenkirchen
I have attempted to write this post several times now, and have failed miserably each time. I’ve taken different approaches and tried my best to accurately explain my feelings about this little mountain town, but I just can’t seem to properly…
The Complete Guide to Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle
Ah, Neuschwanstein. The castle so beautiful that it even inspired Walt Disney’s vision of Sleeping Beauty’s castle. It’s arguably one of the most famous historic sites in the entire region of Bavaria, and easily the most famous of “Mad” King…
I’m Going to Germany!
Finally, after a depressingly long hiatus from traveling in Europe, I’ll be back on the European continent for a short stint in the Bavaria region of Germany! I’ve always felt very, very close to my German ancestry (even though it’s only 25%…
