As much fun as Oktoberfest is, the city of Munich is even better! So, it is essential that you also see this beautiful city and not spend your entire time in the beer tents. Munich is perfectly sized — it is big enough to have all of the major stores…
Oktoberfest, as I imagined it would be, was crazy! Having attended both, I can safely say I prefer the calmer and smaller Springfest, but I am still happy I got to experience the real Oktoberfest. It was basically the same as Springfest, just on a larger and more drunkin scale.…
Hands down the best part about Springfest was dressing up in a traditional Bavarian dirndl. I was skeptical when people told me that everyone, especially the locals, dress in dirndls and lederhosen for beer festivals. I thought maybe their were pulling my leg, but sure enough they were right. I…
I am sure that you have heard of Oktoberfest, but you may not have heard of her sister event held every spring in Munich – Frühlingsfest (commonly referred to in English as Springfest). Springfest is held on the exact same grounds as Oktoberfest, and is basically a smaller, more local…
As I said in my Berlin recap, I was really surprised at the impact the Berlin Wall had on me. I was fascinated by it and the indelible mark it has left on Berlin. I thought it might interest some of you to know a little bit more about the…
If I had to pick one thing I loved the most in Berlin, it would have to be the wall. Such an interesting history! The East Side gallery in particular was my favorite. It is the largest remaining section of the wall and various artists and graffiti artists have used…
As you might recall I had planned a pretty full 4 days in Berlin last week (plus 2 days at a conference). I love planning for and exploring new cities, and Berlin did not disappoint! Although this type of schedule might stress some people out, for me it ensures I…
