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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Monkeys and Mountains Adventure Travel
https://monkeysandmountains.com/
Adventure by day, luxury by night. Monkeys on request.
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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
Posted on 17 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Food Friday: St Peter Restaurant, The Oldest Restaurant in Central Europe
St Peter Restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Central Europe dating back to 803. Located in the heart of Salzburg, it is one of Salzburg's finest... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT, EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL -
Would You Want to Live in a Castle?
Several months ago I saw that it was possible to live near a castle when I visited the Castle Ruins in Stuttgart, but I hadn’t thought it would be possible to... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Hiking the Herzogstand to Heimgarten with Views of the Walchensee
The Herzogstand isn’t an ordinary mountain summit, but one favored by royalty including the infamous King Ludwig II. Even it’s name is royal, “Herzog” is... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Andechs Monastery: A Place for Pilgrimage, Praying and Beer Drinking
Photo courtesy of sanfamedia on Flickr. Andechs Monastery (Kloster Andechs in German) is not only famous for its pilgrimage and praying, but also for its beer... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Photo Journey to the Munich Residenz
Explore the Munich Residenz with a photo journey to one of Europe's largest and most opulent palaces, featuring over 400 years of history. Read more
Posted on 10 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Food Friday: Pumpkin Wine
Welcome to Expat in Germany’s first Food Friday! While this is a travel/expat blog, for many travelers (myself included) experiencing the local food and drink... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
My Favorite Room in the Munich Residenz
The Munich Residenz was the main palace of Bavarian rulers for over 400 years. It’s a grand palace, one of the largest and most lavish palaces in all of... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Celebrating German Unity Day…Or Not
My surprise that German Unity Day (Oct 3rd) celebrations are surprisingly difficult to find in Germany. Read more
Posted on 03 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Cheese Please: The Best Cheese I’ve Ever Tasted
I love cheese and don’t think I’ve ever met a cheese that I didn’t like, well except maybe for one of those really smelly ones, so saying that I found the best... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
5 Reasons to Visit the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival in Germany
The world’s largest pumpkin festival is home to some 400,000 pumpkins and is held each year in Ludwigsburg, Germany, located just 17km north of Stuttgart. The... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Those Efficient Germans? An Expat Looks at German Efficiency
Those buildings might look cute, but they might not be all that efficient. Germans are known for their efficiency. German trains leave and arrive on time,... Read more
Posted on 23 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The World’s Most Luxurious Travel Kit?
Find out which European royal didn't travel light, but she did travel in style with one of the world's most luxurious travel kits. How does your travel kit... Read more
Posted on 22 September 2011 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL