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• Historic Hiking in Mostviertel, Austria

  

  Mostviertel Austria offers up some of the most unique hiking I've ever done including themed music hiking and historic hikes! Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Golden Monkeys: A Glimpse at One of Africa’s Rarest Primates

  

  Could you identify a Golden Monkey? It's one of Africa's rarest primates and is highly endangered. Read on and I promise you'll be able to after this post. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• AQUA DOME Wellness Hotel: A Review

  

  AQUA DOME is worthy of a visit by itself, but fortunately it's Ötztal location in Tyrol ensures incredible scenery and an abundance of mountain activities. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Celebrating Canada Day as a Germadian

  

  Today is Canada Day. While I will always be Canadian, I have changed. Yet I'm not German either. I've decided to be Germadian, a combination of the two. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Burghausen Castle: The Longest Castle in Europe

  

  Not only is Burghausen Castle is the longest castle in Europe, it's also an exceptional example of a medieval fortification. Truly worth a visit. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Seven Offbeat Things to Do in Amsterdam

  

  Any guesses as to what the very first thing I ever did in Amsterdam? It wasn’t the Anne Frank Museum, nor the Van Gough Museum. It wasn’t even the Red Light... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Live and Eat Like a Local in Mostviertel Austria

  

  Going local in Mostviertel, Lower Austria involves staying in speciality hotel rooms, eating scrumptious desserts and drinking Schnapps. Ready to go local? Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Rekindling Family Ties in Nyungwe Forest Rwanda

  

  Have you ever had an overenthusiastic uninvited relative show up out of the blue? Well that was me, when I visited the chimps in Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Canals of Amsterdam: 8 Reasons to Celebrate Their 400th Birthday

  

  The canals of Amsterdam are celebrating a birthday in 2013 and it’s rather a big one.One that you and I will likely not reach – 400 years! I’m just aiming for a... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Music and Mountains in Mostviertel, Austria

  

  I usually write about Monkeys and Mountains, but Music and Mountains? This was a first. Check out the unique Wanderbare Gipfelklaenge (Hiking to the Sounds of... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• 9 Reasons to Love the Alpenresort Schwarz in Tyrol

  

  My stay at the Alpenresort Schwarz was one of the best hotel stays I've ever had. Here's why: Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Meeting Mountain Gorillas: My Most EPIC Experience Ever!

  

  Meeting mountain gorillas face-to-face in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda was one of the most incredible experiences in my entire life, even if the gorillas wer... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• 5 Surprising Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Language Learning

  

  If your progress in a foreign language has fallen short of your goals, you may be sabotaging your efforts without even knowing it. Watch out for these five... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL

• Mainport Hotel in Rotterdam: A Review

  

  The Mainport Hotel is one of Rotterdam's newest hotels opened in May. It offers sleek design and harbour views. I really enjoyed my stay. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Abseiling from the Euromast: The Highest Abseil in Europe

  

  Abseiling from the Euromast, the highest abseil in Europe is so much fun. It's a must-do for all adrenalin junkies when in Rotterdam. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Nyungwe Forest: A Hidden Gem in Rwanda

  

  Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda is home to 25% of all the primates in Africa, 275 different species of bird and has E. Africa's only canopy walk. It's one of... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiking the Luxembourg Ardennes

  

  The Luxembourg Ardennes offers 23 hiking trails for a whopping 400km of trails! Castles, medieval villages and themed paths make it worth a visit. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Mountain Gorilla Mother and Baby Photo

  

  Mountain gorilla mother and baby photo taken in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Stayed tuned for the full story.... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Primate Safari in Rwanda: My Dream Trip

  

  I'm soooooo excited to announce that as I write this I am about to begin my dream trip, something I've waited years and years for.....a Primate Safari in Rwanda! Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Alpenresort Schwarz: The Ultimate Spa Getaway

  

  The Alpenresort Schwarz located in Tyrol, Austria is the ultimate spa experience and it's just a 2 hour drive from Munich! It even made me not hate saunas so... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL, VACATION