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ANNOTATED: Creating My Line: A DIY Whirlwind Ancestry Journey in Munich
Growing up, I never really liked my last name. I’m ashamed to admit it now, but back then, the feeling was true. No one ever seemed to be able to spell it right or pronounce it correctly. I began to appreciate my distinctive name once I got to high school.…
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Creating My Line: A DIY Whirlwind Ancestry Journey in Munich
Growing up, I never really liked my last name. I’m ashamed to admit it now, but back then, the feeling was true. No one ever seemed to be able to spell it right or pronounce it correctly. I began to appreciate my distinctive name once I got to high school.…
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A Local’s Quick Getaway Guide to Munich
Tourists crowd the busy city center of Munich. You hear the sound of hundreds of suitcases rolling on cobblestone and people speaking a variety of languages. But, with only a few days to spend in Munich and hundreds of years of rich history and culture, tourists may lack confidence in…
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Haute or Not: A Glimpse of German Fashion
You know the look. Flashing lights, raised stages, catwalks, pumping music and models that thread the scenes of the new and now. Dior, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton are known for their designs. But have you heard of Christel und Sinn or Lemmy Murr? These German designers weave…
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Munich Is More than Just Beers And Brats
If you want more than the traditional tourist experience, the beer capital of the world has other social settings that offer more than just drinking Munich’s famous beers. During my visit to Munich I found places that match different traveling styles. My list includes biergartens and dance clubs, rooftop lounges…
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Prague Hops to Top of European Travel Destinations
On my third morning in Prague, I popped out of the Manesová Street apartment I was staying in and into the cafe next door for a coffee. As I glanced around the cafe, I was surprised to see a few people drinking pints of beer—it was barely 11 a.m. I…
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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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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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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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#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…