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• 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

• Old South Cemetery Photos at Twilight

  

  Twilight was upon us. I felt a shiver even though it wasn’t cold as I entered the eerily light pathway to Old South Cemetery in Munich. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Lesser-Known Destinations in Western Canada

  

  Western Canada, with it's bounty of superb mountains, abundant wildlife and wide-open spaces, holds great appeal for travelers looking for a unique Canadian... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Keeping Travel Memories Alive

  

  How is that travel memories often seem like a distant memory as soon as I walk in the door after a vacation? The therapeutic relaxing feeling seems to almost... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Food Friday: Where’s the Bread?

  

  Germans love their bread and for good reason, it’s very tasty and comes in seemingly endless varieties. That’s why I was so surprised to see that a good chunk o... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Steve Jobs Tribute in Munich

  

  Steve Jobs tributes are showing up everywhere. The Apple Store in Munich is no exception where Steve Jobs is prominently displayed via thousands of... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Caving at Horne Lake Caves on Vancouver Island

  

  Caving at Horne Lake Caves sounded like the perfect addition for our Canadian honeymoon adventure, which also included kayaking with killer whales, scuba diving... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Saving Sharks Through Shark Tourism

  

  Saving sharks through shark tourism may sound like a contradiction, but some scuba divers actually seek out sharks. I am one of them. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hell Valley Gorge

  

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  Posted on 17 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL