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Dining out in Meersburg
After all that walking and sight-seeing you are bound to get hungry. "Der Wilder Mann" is a nice restaurant. You will have a panoramic view of Lake Constance and if weather is favorable, you will also...
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Improving your Employability in an Economic Downturn
Go Nannies! (photo courtesy of www.freedigitalphotos.net/)Why not live abroad for a year and become an au pair? With such a poor economy, a lot of people are wondering what to do in order not to have a...
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Waterfront Living in the Stone Age
The Historic "Pfahlbau" Stone and Bronze Age Lake Dwelling MuseumThese former lake dwellings are reawakening at Lake Constance in Uhldingen-Muehlhofen - a UNESCO World Culture Heritage Site. These were...
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What Might Help a Weakened Immune System...
Ripe Elderberries - Courtesy of Wikipedia User Jonathunder (Creative Commons License)If you have a weakened immune system, you might want to try Sambucol, which contains black Elderberry extract and...
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Wild Boars in Munich?
There are indeed wild boars in Bavaria closer to the Alps and there might be some roaming around the Munich area. However, if you intend to see them close up with your family, then I would suggest that...
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A True Gem Near Lake Achensee in Austria
Recently my boyfriend and I decided to take a mini-vacation at one of the leading health spa resorts so that we could unwind. This time we stayed at the Wellness Hotel Alpenrose in Maurach, Austria...
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A Tree-Lover's Paradise in California
The reason why I am writing about California, is because I grew up on the West Coast. Muir Woods Redwood Forest is a beautiful tree-lover's monument that lies about 45 minutes north of San Francisco...
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A Hidden Jewel
A couple years ago a friend of mine and I decided to travel to Thassos, the hidden jewel of Greece. What attracted us was the warm climate (not as hot as Crete), sandy beaches and Greek food. We chose...
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Try These To Help Ease Your Stomach Discomfort and Travel Jitters
Bacteria (photo courtesy of www.freedigitalphotos.net/)When you are traveling or living in a new country, you are always exposed to new bacteria and viruses. This is why it is always advisable to get...
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Photography Basics - Exposure/Shutter Speed
This picture was taken with a speed of 1/2000. The droplets of the fountain are frozen in mid-air.Some of you are wondering why I am writing about this. I have been taking a lot of pictures for my blog...
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Dress Your Cake To Impress
If you visit Germany, you must try the Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte). This mouth-watering and decadent dessert is something that I enjoy having along with a cup of coffee or even with a...
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The Aldi Story
When I am traveling abroad, I love going to the grocery stores to see the different products that are sold. If you are traveling in Germany you are never far from an Aldi Supermarket. You have probably...
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Staying at a "Zero Star" Hotel and Loving It
Normally when you are looking for a place to stay it is all about the rating, the amenities in the room, 24-hour reception, indoor and outdoor pool, valet parking, beauty spa treatments, high speed...
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A Fishy Accommodation in Monterey Bay...
These are sea jellies (invertebrates).The reason why I am writing about this is because I grew up on the west coast in the US. Another "Must See" in California is the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The...
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Things To Do Around Lake Achensee in Austria
This is me climbing up the steam cogwheel train.Lake Achensee is located in Tyrol, Austria near the Karwendel mountain range. Lake Achensee is a pristine alpine lake with crystal clear water that is...
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A Unique Restaurant in Italy
When a long drive on the Italian Autostrada has made you hungry and you happen to be on the South Tyrolean part of the A22, you are in luck! Instead of stopping at the ubiquitous and uniform Autogrill...
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Meersburg: A Town With Flair
You don’t have to travel far to visit Meersburg from Bavaria or the Black Forest. In fact, this town is a wonderful place to meet halfway between Munich and Freiburg. Meersburg not only has something...
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The Grand Canyon of South Tyrol, Italy
Go back in time and explore Permian sediment layers and fossil formations in southern Europe. Come here to experience imposing rock formations along Corno Bianco, also known as Weißhorn, which belongs...
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A Magical Experience in the Luminarium
From the outside it looks like a bouncy inflatable castle or a space station straight from a 1960 science fiction movie. However, you will be awed by the beauty of the different colors and geometrical...
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Hiking up Germany's Third Highest Mountain
The Watzmann is located in Bavaria south of Berchtesgaden. There are three main peaks. The highest (the middle peak) lies at 2713 meters. The best time to climb this mountain is June through September....
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Lake Königsee: The Clearest Echo, the Cleanest Water, and a Sunken VW Beetle
I love Lake Königsee, because it has the best of both worlds – a beautiful and serene emerald-colored lake that is surrounded by breathtaking mountains providing an unforgettable landscape. Lake...
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A Chocolate Lover's Delight in Cologne
This is the delicious red-currant mousse tart that I ate at one of my favorite cafes in Cologne - we will get to this later.Of course there is the Cologne Cathedral. You see this magnificent building...
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Cologne from the "Wild Side"
While the city of Cologne spreads to both sides of the River Rhine, the left part of town (as the river flows) has always been seen as the more refined and glamorous side. After all, you will find the...
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The Story of the Arnold Palmer Drink
(photo courtesy of www.freedigitalphotos.net/)When I go out to a restaurant in the US, I often opt for an “Arnold Palmer”. Now some of you are probably wondering what this beverage is, since the name...
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From the Wild Side to the Wild Animals
If you are on the "wild side" of Cologne, then do be sure to take the Gondola (Kölner Seilbahn) from the Rheinpark to the zoo and enjoy the view of the Rhine and the city. The gondola from Deutz,...
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