Monkeys And Mountains Adventure
I am an adventure travel blogger who offers hiking and primate based trips. You can find out more at https://monkeysandmountains.com/.
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Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel
https://monkeysandmountains.com/
Adventure by day, luxury by night. Monkeys on request.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 775 )
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Celebrating Birthdays in Germany Vs Canada
Tomorrow is my birthday and it would be the first time I'm celebrating it in Germany, except that I'll be in Winchester, England. But if I was celebrating it i... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2011 EXPAT -
Stuttgart Lapidarium – One of Stuttgart’s Quirkiest Attractions
The lapidarium is one of the quirkiest attractions in Stuttgart. I felt like I should know what a “lapidarium” was, but I confess that I didn’t before reading... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2011 DESTINATIONS -
Surfing in Munich
? Why not. Although Munich is likely not the first place that comes to mind when you think of surfing, river surfing is quite popular along the man-made... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT -
Maypole Celebrations in Germany
As we were driving one day in early May, I was surprised to find a very tall Christmas tree colorfully decorated in red and yellow erected on a large pole in th... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2011 DESTINATIONS -
Plansee Photo
The Plansee is a lake located in the northern state of Tyrol, Austria. The 2.87 km long lake is nestled between mountains and is an adventure seekers paradise... Read more
Posted on 26 May 2011 PHOTOGRAPHY -
Hohenzollern Castle – One of Germany’s Top Visited Castles
Hohenzollern Castle was the second castle I ever visited in Germany – talk about getting spoiled! It set a high precedent for all future castles that I would... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Discovering the Roman Limes in Germany
If you’re interested in discovering the Roman Limes in Germany, (the border of the Roman Empire), and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you have a lot of... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2011 CULTURE, EXPAT, HISTORY, TRAVEL -
Schuttberg at Sunset in Stuttgart
The Schuttberg is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Stuttgart, Germany. “Schuttberg” is German for debris hill, and is an artificial hill made from... Read more
Posted on 19 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Most Influential Person I Met While Living in Thailand
Image courtesy of Russ Bowlling on Flickr I lived in Thailand for two years, one year in the north in Lampang, a small city best known for its elephant... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Capture the Essence of a City in Germany: In One Photo
Capture the essence of a city in Germany: In One Photograph. This was the challenge put out to Expat in Germany readers and fellow travel bloggers. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Big Horn Sheep Photo in Kananaskis, Canada
This photo was taken a few years in Kananaskis, a provincial park located near the much more famous Banff National Park, in Canada, while hiking. Read more
Posted on 12 May 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT -
6 Things I Learned From Getting Deported
I was deported, thankfully it was not recently and not from Germany where I’m now living. It happened over ten years ago. I had just finished university and I... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT -
Why Dresden is One of the Best Places to Visit in Germany
Was it worth driving 500km to visit Dresden for two days? Yes and here are 5 reasons why Dresden is one of the best places to visit in Germany Read more
Posted on 09 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Standing Stones of Callanish, Scotland
The Standing Stones of Callanish are located on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. They are the second largest stone... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Lichtenstein Castle: 7 Interesting Things
Chances are that unless you live in Germany, you haven’t heard of Lichtenstein Castle (or Schloss Lichtenstein in German). Here are seven interesting things I... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Why I’m Quitting German Language School
I am not a quitter, yet I will be quitting German Language School as soon as my current course finishes in two weeks. I am rather surprised at myself. Where... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2011 EXPAT, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL -
My Favorite Attraction in Stuttgart, Germany (You’ll Never Guess)
My favorite attraction in Stuttgart is not one of the several castles, nor is it one of the cities’ fine museums. It’s not even the world famous Opera House, no... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Strasbourg Photos: Taking You Back in Time to the 1500s
Close your eyes and go back in time to the 1500s to a fairy tale town with half timbered houses, long sloping roofs dating back to the 1500s or just check out... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Why My First Visit to a German Sauna Will Be My Last One
My first visit to a German sauna, will likely also be my last visit to a German sauna. J.P. (my German fiance) loves the sauna and kept persuading me to go... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2011 EXPAT -
Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber: Germany’s Best Preserved Medieval City
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities and also one of the key attractions along Germany's famed Romantic Road. Like most... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL