Munich
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Let the Games Begin and Never End at Olympiastadion
Every four years, the world turns its attention — and its TV channels — to the Summer Olympics. This worldwide attention typically only lasts from the lighting of the Olympic torch until it is extinguished three weeks later. When the games come to a close and the athletes and their…
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The Viktualienmarkt, the Place to Be on a Sunny Day in Munich
Colorful booths line the cobblestone streets, the scent of lavender and curried meats fill the air, locals and tourists indulge their appetites with food from the many vendors situated around a small garden with picnic tables. Lebkuchenherz, or gingerbread hearts, hang from the sides of tents and add a dose…
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German Bedtime Stories: Journey from Struwwelpeter to Cinderella
The Filthy Boy You wake up in the middle of the night and a young, blonde, bushy-haired boy towers over your bed. His fingernails crookedly snake up the walls of your room and graze the ceiling. A smell like the inside of a dumpster hangs thick in the air, so…
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The Consequence of Dressing Down in Munich
Munich, Germany is a city filled with renaissance buildings, color and people who dressed in the latest trends. It seems as though every person is outfitted with at least one luxury item; a fitted trench coat, skinny jeans and white sneakers. Sitting in one spot in the city square, I…
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Living Life as a Local: Munich Style
If you like to travel a lot (I mean who doesn’t!), you may freak out about managing your time, money or making sure you make the most of the people, places and things around you. Here is the D.L.—you don’t have to worry! First thing’s first when you plan a…
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Jet Lag Making You Hungry? Satisfy Your Empty Stomach, Learn about Munich’s History at Local Viktualienmarkt
The smells of ripe strawberries, Italian cheeses and freshly baked bread are just a few that will pleasantly overwhelm your senses along the side streets of Munich, Germany. If you’re searching for a traditional German meal or ingredients that satisfy a particular diet, these scents will lead you to the…
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Breaking German Stereotypes — Or Not? Munich Still Rooted in Traditions
Beer, brezen, and bar maidens: The trinity of Munich life. From the beer drinking gardens to Oktoberfest costumes, American perceptions of Germany may represent reality. #1: To Beer or Not To Beer Germany is home to more than 1,500 breweries, the most of any European country according to The…
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#TakeoverTourism: Safety a Factor in Influencer Social Posts
You scroll through Instagram—flashes of beautiful beaches, waterfalls, cityscapes, and famous faces take over your feed and overwhelm you with wanderlust and inspiration. Envy and the fear of missing out might send you looking for the next flight to one of the picturesque places you see on your screen, so…
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Winter is Coming… in Munich: Germany Showcases GOT Visuals
If you consider yourself the “Game of Thrones’” biggest fan, then you may also dream of a place that immerses you in that world. You walk through the archway of an old wall of yellowing stone, the old cobblestones, wobbly beneath your feet. You see the old German architecture everywhere…
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Do You Have the Same Shoe Size as the Devil? Munich Cathedral A Popular Destination
Visit this symbol of Munich and you can see with your own eyes what people there call the Devil’s footprint and you can decide if your foot matches the foot of Satan himself. The Story If you visit Our Dear Lady Cathedral, you will find a footprint stamped in the middle of…