Berchtesgaden National Park

Berchtesgaden National Park Germany Visitor’s Guide

by Toccara & SamGermanyPosted on 2 comments

I seriously cannot believe it has taken me so long to write about one of our favorite places in the world – Berchtesgaden National Park in Germany. It’s pretty hard to top the clean air, miles of hiking trails, and expansive views of the majestic Bavarian Alps! We’ve been to Berchtesgaden National Park several times …

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Oktoberfest Tips: UPDATED FOR 2020 Oktoberfest Munich Germany

by Toccara & SamGermanyPosted on 0 comments

We’re actually not big on crowds, or festivals for that matter. However, attending Oktoberfest Munich was an experience we wanted to have at least once in our lifetime. Quite honestly, we’re so glad we made it happen. So, now that we’ve experienced this traditional Bavarian celebration for ourselves, we wanted to provide you with some …

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Beatles, Boats, and New Beginnings in Hamburg, Germany

by Toccara & SamGermanyPosted on 4 comments

Hamburg is Germany’s second largest city, but truth be told, I didn’t know much about it before my visit. Normally, we focus on small town experiences and outdoor adventures, though having fallen in love with pretty much every other German town I’ve ever visited, I was excited about the possibility of discovering a bustling city …

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The Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises

by Toccara & SamAustria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, River Cruising, SlovakiaPosted on 22 comments

Viking River Cruises offers a wide variety of cruise options in Europe, Asia, Russia, and Eygpt with tours ranging anywhere from 7 to 23 days. Because Europe has an abundance of rivers with countless small towns, there are a plethora of itinerary options including everything from exploring the heart of Germany to relaxing in the …

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Visiting Munich’s Most Famous Beer Hall

by Toccara & SamGermany, Try Local FoodPosted on 6 comments

Although we only had one day in Munich, we made time to visit the world famous beer hall Hofbräuhaus for a bite and a (few) brews! Visitors from all over the world gather under the intricately painted ceilings at the long wooden tables to eat hearty German food and drink liter-steins of world famous Hofbräuhaus beer! There is …

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True & 12- Handmade Ice Cream in Munich

by Toccara & SamGermany, Try Local FoodPosted on 0 comments

Munich may be known for its beer, but now there is yet another indulgence for you to try next time you visit the capital city of Bavaria. You have not yet experienced true handmade artisan ice-cream until you’ve visited True & 12. True & 12 opened its doors just months before we visited, and it’s no surprise …

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