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• Bratislava Christmas Markets: Eat Drink and Be Merry

  

  The Slovak National Theatre is the backdrop for the Christmas market at Hulezdoslav SquareBratislava is home to two Christmas markets, one in the Main Square,... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Fraueninsel (Women Island) Christmas Market

  

  The truth is they should be neither. The women in reference are nuns. Yep nuns. They’ve been living at the monastery since 782. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Chopin Hotel Bratislava: A Review

  

  I stayed two nights at the Chopin Hotel Bratislava, managed by Vienna International Hotels & Resorts.  It’s conveniently located near the airport (although we... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• What It’s Really Like to Visit the Himba People in Namibia

  

  Let me explain.  The Himba are a semi-nomadic tribe living in the northwest region of Kunene, also referred to as Kaokoland in Namibia.  This region only has a... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Redheaded Primates of the Lower Kinabatangan

  

  I had a single goal on my visit to the Lower Kinabatangan River: to see a proboscis monkey (pronounced pro-boe-sis, not pro-bos-kiss). Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Franja Partisan Hospital: A Secret WWII Hospital in Slovenia

  

  To be honest, I wasn’t all that excited about my visit.  I’m not much into war history, nor museums, and a combination of the two sounded like a less than... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Spanish Omelette Recipe: Catalan Style

  

  This simple dish is one of the most popular in all of Spain and also one of my personal favorites.  Next to Jamón (ham) of course.  Nothings compares to... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Sandboarding in Namibia: I Sucked

  

  Me still thinking I’d be good at sandboarding – before I actually tried it.That was me and sandboarding.  Even before I left Germany, I boasted to my husband,... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• 48 Hours in Ostend, Belgium

  

  The original can be found here: 48 Hours in Ostend, Belgium. Please read the original.As a travel blogger based in Europe, I like to think my geography is... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking the Kobarid Historical Trail in Slovenia

  

  If you have, I’m guessing that you’re either 1) a history buff or 2) interested in military affairs.  Am I right? For those of you who are into neither, like... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Cute Monkey at the Swayambhunath Temple, Nepal

  

  The original can be found here: Cute Monkey at the Swayambhunath Temple, Nepal. Please read the original.Special thank you to Stephanie Walsh from Discovering... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Cute Monkey at the Swayambhunath Temple, Nepal

  

  If there’s one place I knew I had to visit while in Kathmandu, Nepal, it was the famous ‘Monkey Temple’, formally known as Swayambhunath Temple. Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Via Ferrata in Vallcebre, Catalunya: Are You Brave Enough?

  

  First, let me explain, since you may never have heard of one. I hadn’t until I moved to Germany. Also called a Klettersteig in German, a via ferrata is a stee... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Atlantic Wall: The #1 Attraction in Ostend

  

  Confession #1: I’m not really a museum person. Confession #2: I’m definitely not a military museum person.So no one was more surprised than me when I actually... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hedonistic Hiking: A Review of the Slovenia and Friuli Hiking Tour

  

  I love to hike. I think hiking is one of the best ways to explore a new country or destination.That was why I was extremely interested in Hedonistic Hiking’s 9... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Sailing the Costa Brava Coast in Catalunya

  

  Our sailboat, the Jolie Biche. At the marina in Palamós.How are your sea legs?” asked the captain as our group of bloggers boarded the Jolie Biche at the... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Night Safari in Etosha: What to Expect

  

  Are you brave enough to do a night safari in Etosha National Park in Namibia?We’re talking the darkest skies I have ever seen. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Fall Hiking in Triglav National Park Slovenia: A Photojourney

  

  It’s no secret that fall is my favorite time of year to hike.  What is a secret is just how incredible fall hiking is Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Magic of Mont Blanc: A Photojourney

  

  While there’s no doubt that Mont Blanc is magical – especially the wildflowers, this post is a bit tongue in cheek.You see I had my new Olympus camera with me... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Barcelona: Secrets of the Gothic Quarter

  

  Most visitors to Barcelona visit the Gothic Quarter. But few learn the secrets held in the medieval streets.  Fewer still capture themselves experiencing... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL