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• The Beautiful Beaches of Ostend, Belgium

  

  When you think of a place with beautiful beaches, Belgium probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But perhaps it should be. The beaches by Ostend on... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Oktoberfest: 5 Things Women Need to Know

  

  Ladies if you’re planning to attend Oktoberfest, in Munich, Germany, there are a few things you need to know before you go. I’ve learned from experience,... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Waterholes of Etosha National Park, Namibia

  

  Etosha National Park was one of the highlights of my recent visit to Namibia.The 22 750km² wildlife sanctuary is home to 150 mammal species, but the real... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Oktoberfest: 7 Tips for the 30+ Year Old Crowd

  

  I live in Munich. I know that I’m supposed to like Oktoberfest. Not liking Oktoberfest when living in Munich is comparable to being the Grinch at... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Elephants of Etosha National Park: A Photojourney

  

  There were many highlights during my visit to Etosha National Park in Namibia, but if I had to choose just one, it would be the elephants. Check out my... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Could You Survive in the Namibian Bush?

  

  How well would you survive in the Namibian bush? A word of caution, it's not only the predators that will kill you, it's also the trees! Read on to test your... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Stuiben Waterfall: Tyrol’s Highest Waterfall

  

  Stuiben Waterfall is the highest not only in the Ötztal, but in all of Tyrol measuring 150m! It's a family friendly hike to the top w/ viewing platforms. There'... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Animal Reflections in Etosha National Park, Namibia #GoBigNamibia

  

  Etosha National Park in Namibia has the most incredible wildlife sightings I’ve ever seen at a waterhole!Perhaps this shouldn’t be too surprising since Etosha... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Catch a Guinea Fowl: Namibian Bushman Style #GoBigNamibia

  

  Although my wilderness survival skills may be somewhat questionable, I do know how to catch a guinea fowl – Namibian San (bushman) style. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Linderhof Palace: King Ludwig’s Fairytale Castle

  

  Linderhof Castle is one of crazy King Ludwig II's castles in Bavaria. . It's the smallest but also the only one that's finished. What it lacks for in size it... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Namibia: The Cheetah Capital of the World #GoBigNamibia

  

  Namibia the cheetah capital of the world is home to an incredible 3000 cheetahs. I was fortunate enough to spend the day with a few of the fastest animals on... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Adventures in Windhoek, Namibia #GoBigNamibia

  

  Adventures in Windhoek include visiting a township, eating worms, getting your hair done local style and figuring out why streets are named after dictators. ... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Wildflowers of Mont Blanc

  

  The wildflowers seen on our Tour du Mont Blanc were spectacular!All the other hikers raved about them as well – in some cases more than Mont Blanc itself. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Baby Colobus Monkeys in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda

  

  There's nothing cuter than the baby colobus monkeys found in Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda - except when a mother teaches her infant how to jump! Adorable! Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Namibia: 11 Awesome Facts

  

  11 awesome facts about Namibia! Did you know that Namibia is home to the world's largest free-roaming population of cheetahs? One of the planet's oldest desert... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Most Romantic Place in Europe

  

  It wasn't easy, but I think I've finally found the most romantic place in Europe - the AQUA DOME Wellness Hotel, which turns its three levitating pools into a... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Tour Du Mont Blanc: How to Plan Your Own Trek

  

  The Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is listed  as not only one of Europe’s classic hikes, but one of the best in the world! The 160km, 8000+ elevation gain hike... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hotel Gut Ising Chiemsee: A WOW Spa Suite

  

  Hotel Gut Ising Chiemsee is a 4-star romantic manner with a history that dates back to 1220!More on that later, but first, I have to share what is easily the... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Tour Du Mont Blanc: Why I’m Doing It

  

  The Tour du Mont Blanc is a 160km hike around western Europe's highest massive. I feel compelled to do it and here's why: Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Rwanda Genocide: In the Words of the Survivors

  

  Lacking something meaningful and new to say about the Rwandan genocide, I turn it over to a couple of the survivors featured at the Kigali Genocide Memorial... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL