Munich's Schwabing neighborhood legacy lives on as an early 20th-century lightning rod for artistic, intellectual and even radical activity. This wasn't my first visit to Munich, but it was Pete's. Since he's not one for tightly-scripted traditional sightseeing in museums or tourist attractions, I thought we should explore a neighborhood outside of the old city center. Several resources pointed to Schwabing as the perfect example: lots of interesting art nouveau architecture, trendy shops, and Continue Reading
Visit Bürgersaalkirche to Learn About Father Rupert Mayer
Visit Bürgersaalkirche in central Munich to see a stunning Baroque interior, but more importantly, introduce yourself to a hero, Father Rupert Mayer. It's easy to overlook the Bürgersaalkirche in favor of other more well-known sites in central Munich, but you shouldn't. We wandered in one morning, drawn in by the building's appealing Baroque facade. When we walked back out, we'd been introduced to the story of a hero, Father Rupert Mayer.Those of us who love Munich can find it hard to Continue Reading
Getting Around Munich
Munich has an excellent public transportation system, and within it, many signs are in both English and German. We found getting around Munich to be easy and fun! Anytime you're traveling in a place you're not familiar with, it can be pretty daunting. It is amazing how many major cities of the world do not have an easy way to navigate around town. Having limited means to get around can be frustrating, and render you feeling defeated at the end of your traveling day. Yet if you go to some parts Continue Reading
Hotel Review: Le Meridien Munich
Our stay at Le Meridien Munich was all the more pleasurable because of a superb combination of comfort and convenience. We highly recommend this hotel for business and pleasure travelers. When traveling in Munich, where you stay is everything. You do not want to sacrifice luxury or quality, but at the same time you need a location that is central and convenient. Le Meridien Munich is that place. Nicely positioned and finely appointed, staying here will serve your needs whether you are traveling Continue Reading
Shopping in Munich: Photo Essay
Shopping in Munich is particularly delightful if you have an appreciation for design esthetics. German orderliness and precision was on display! Germany is a precise and orderly society: trains run on time, appointments and start times require you be punctual. If you respond to a similar esthetic in design, shopping in Munich will be one of your favorite memories! We wandered around Marienplatz on a sunny January Saturday, with no agenda except for a vaguely-defined errand at the Apple Store. Continue Reading
European Luxury Hotels: A Month of Affordable Stays!
How could we afford a month in European luxury hotels? We're transitioning back to Kauai after over a month in Europe and Russia. More than one person has wondered just how could we afford a month, staying as we did at quite a few European luxury hotels, enjoying more than one comprehensive excursion, and traveling to a dozen countries or more? We most definitely are not wealthy, but that doesn't stop us from preferring the comforts associated with high end experiences. We're not the first Continue Reading