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• 9 Cafes in Muenchen Offering Lactose Free Milk

  

  Exploration doesn’t always have to involve hopping on a plane and visiting a new country – although admittedly that’s fun too! Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Kvarken Archipelago: Finland’s Only Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site

  

  I was surprised I hadn’t heard of Kvarken since I love UNESCO World Heritage Sites, especially natural ones, but then again, I find that some of my favorte... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Exploring the Western Coast of Finland #OutdoorsFinland

  

  I’ll be returning to Finland for my third time, but it will be my first time in summer!  I’m SO excited to see how different it will be. And I love that the... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Houseboating the Mayenne: What You Need to Know

  

  1)No boat license required. One of things that makes the Mayenne particularly attractive is that you don’t need a boat license – you get a short introduction,... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking to Bachalpsee and the Faulhorn

  

  Bachalpsee (lake), reached from taking the gondola from Grindelwald and then an easy hike.It is breathtakingly beautiful and that’s high praise coming from... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Houseboating the Mayenne

  

  Houseboating in France? sign me up! Even better? I would be doing it in the Mayenne, a region in France I hadn’t visited before.Few things excite me as much as... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Really Discover Italy

  

  Italy is a perfect holiday destination. It leads in world rankings of places to visit at least once in a lifetime. Some people fall in love with it at first... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Mountain Wild Flowers of the Jungfrau Region

  

  One of my favorite parts about hiking is when you get really, really lucky and discover mountain wildflowers are everywhere.It’s not uncommon to see them when... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking to Everest Base Camp: A Day By Day Account

  

  I did Everest Base Camp (EBC for short) with Yomads, which specializes in unique travel experiences for the 20s and 30s. You can read my full review here -... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Gelmer Funicular: The Highest in Europe

  

  Gelmer Funicular is one of the highlights of the Haslital region in Switzerland.It starts off gradual but within minutes you find yourself seated not just... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Cafe Katzentempel in Munich: My At Home Getaway

  

  Ayla one of the resident cats who was especially cuddly on my recent visit.I’ve been a little stressed lately, too many things to do all at the same time. But... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• 4 Years of Travel Blogging and Living in Germany

  

  Admittedly my blog started out as Expat in Germany, and then evolved into Monkeys and Mountains, but it’s been quite the  whirl wind. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Bucharest: A Photojourney

  

  My country (Romania) is beautiful, but Bucharest? Not so much. I’ll be curious to hear what you think about it.These were the words from Viara, a Romanian I... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Business of Climbing Mount Everest

  

  Note that Everest Base Camp is reached by 8 days of hiking (plus an additional 4 days to return) and is the starting point for climbers actually attempting to... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• HipTrip, the First Travel Film Festival in Romania

  

  This past weekend was a weekend of firsts. TripHip, Romania’s first travel film festival took place and I visited Romania for the first time.Romanian’s clearly... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Cute Cat That Almost Got Me A Criminal Record

  To those that know me, it comes as no surprise that the animals I meet while traveling are always one of my highlights. But this one was really special. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• UNESCO Hunting Residence of Stupinigi, Near Turin

  

  Palazzina di caccia di Stupinigi – Hunting Residence in English, is a former hunting castle turned summer residence located just 10km SW of Turin. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Everest Base Camp Trek with Yomads: A Review

  

  I have just returned from hiking to Everest Base Camp with Yomads, which provides unique travel experiences for the 20s and 30s. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Gelato Tasting in Turin Italy

  

  It’s no secret that Italy is famous for its gelato. But I had never heard of a gelato tasting until a recent visit to Turin. I’m pleased to report that it’s my... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Everest Base Camp: Here I Come

  

  Photo courtesy of Lampertron on Flickr.It’s the kind of thing that ranks right up there for me with seeing the  gorillas in Rwanda, or diving with sharks (no... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL