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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Adventure by day, luxury by night. Monkeys on request.
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Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
s are a little taste of heaven in a cup. I normally prefer small, independently owned coffee houses over Starbucks, but every year in November I find myself... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Photojourney to Stuttgart Tram World
Tram World (Strassenbahnwelt), a museum documenting over 140 years of street car history with over 60 restored trams, seems a bit out of place in Stuttgart... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
5 Fun Things to Do in Ulm, Germany
Ulm Cathedral has the highest church steeple in the world! Ulm is famous for two things: 1) being home to the world’s largest church steeple and 2) being the... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Rosen Insel (Rose Island): Population 1
Rosen Insel looks like an exotic island from afar, but it's an island in Lake Starnberg, located near Munich. Rosen Insel (Rose Island in English) is the only... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Church Caves of Salzburg
The two church caves in Salzburg overlooking St. Peter's Cemetery. There are more legends surrounding the Salzburg church caves than there are facts, which make... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Trollinger: A Good German Wine?
Asking the question is “Trollinger a good German wine?” is asking for trouble. Trollinger wine is only produced in Württemberg an area in SW Germany that lies... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Paris Christmas Markets
Galleries Lafayette – Photo by Bretwayn Christmas in Paris, Just saying the words creates an image of wonder and excitement. Nowhere else in all of Europe can... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Schwaebisch Hall: My 2nd Favorite City in Germany
If you haven’t heard of Schwäbisch Hall you are not alone but don’t let it’s obscurity stop you from visiting. Next to Maulbronn, Schwäbisch Hall is my... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Schloss Ludwigsburg: My Favorite Castle Tour in Germany
Schloss Ludwigsburg (Ludwigsburg Palace) is my favorite castle tour in Germany. The 90 minute tour gives you insights into what life in a castle was really like... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Hiking the Jochberg
The Jochberg is a popular day hike in the German Alps with views of both the Walchensee and the Kochelsee. You should go! Read more
Posted on 12 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Kaese Spaetzle: German Mac and Cheese
Käse Spätzle, doesn’t sound so good when you translate it directly – “little sparrow”, even though no sparrows were harmed in the making of Käse Spätzle . Read more
Posted on 11 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Surrogate Dog Mother to Baby Monkey
This dog plays the role of surrogate mother to this baby monkey in the Micronesian island of Palau. The pair are inseparable. Read more
Posted on 10 November 2011 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
6 Tips for Coping with Loneliness When Living Abroad
Coping with loneliness can be challenging when living abroad. Having lived abroad four times, here are 6 things that have worked for me: Read more
Posted on 06 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Food Friday: Leberkäse (Liver Cheese) and Bavarian Royalty
“Leberkäse? What exactly is “liver cheese”(the direct translation)? I asked looking up from the menu as we settled in for lunch at a hut overlooking the Chiemse... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Hechtsee in Fall
Last weekend we went hiking around the Hechtsee (Hecht Lake) in Austria. It’s a popular destination for families and has a restaurant/cafe overlooking the lake. Read more
Posted on 03 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Free Things to Do in Paris
While Paris can be an expensive city, you can save your money with these free things to do in Paris. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Show Caves of Germany
Show caves may not be what comes to mind when you think of “Germany” but Germany has 51 of them. A show cave is loosely defined as a cave that is suitable for... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Food Friday: Pumpkin Carving Ideas from the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkin carving ideas from Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival, the world’s largest pumpkin festival with 400,000 pumpkins from all over the world. Not a single jack... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Backpackers Easy Curried Tuna Salad Recipe
This easy no-cook curried tuna salad is healthy and can be served in 3 different ways and prepared in less than 10 minutes, making it a great choice for when... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Auer Dult: Europe’s Largest Dish Market
Auer Dult is not only Europe’s largest dish market with ~300 vendors, it’s also a folk fest, so while you’re looking at porcelain or ceramics, the kiddies can... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL