Europe
Chianti, Italy
Ah Chianti. Dream of rolling green hills as you sip fine Italian red wine on a breezy day? Chianti is part of Tuscany in Northern Italy, famous for the wine. If you have ever had Chianti branded wine, yes this is the place where it is made. It is easy to visit this region as part of a day trip from Florence or as part of a larger Italian itinerary. A typical visit to Chianti will involve a tour of the property and how the wine is made. A trip alone is worth it because of the views you get at the winery! The lush green hills are beautiful in…
Rome, Italy
Oh Roma! Ti amo! Rome is a breathtaking city that you should see for yourself once in your lifetime. Being in Rome is like starring in your own travel movie. You know the scene, the montage scene to a 90s pop song as you walk around the city and gasp at all the sites. I see you Lizzie McGuire! Rome is one of those famous cities, that I find to not be overrated. The city lives up to all the hype, and then some! So what makes this city so magical? I’m not a huge museum person, but Rome has a way of bringing history to life right before your…
Guide to Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany
HELLO BUCKET LIST!! Oktoberfest is a once in a lifetime experience!! It truly is an event that not only lives up to the hype, but exceed expectations. Which is saying something because I had pretty high expectations before going to the festival. Oktoberfest has a special magic about it…it somehow manages to not be a ‘tourist trap’ or sell out festival to make money. It is for everyone and anyone from German to Australian to Polish, to Indian, to American, whatever! At that, Oktoberfest, is for any age group. Grandparents were enjoying the more traditional tents, kids rode the rides, and 20-year olds partied at Hofbräu tent. Oktoberfest is such…
Travel Guide to Bavaria
Planning a trip to Germany and Austria? I’ve got you covered! First, get your inspiration fix in by looking at my posts here and here and check out what an itinerary may look like for your trip. Now it is time to plan the nitty-gritty details. This is always my least favorite part of planning a trip. I am more big picture, where do I want to go, what should I do. Alas, that information is useless if you are stuck in a foreign county with no clue how to get from Point A to Point B! When to go Depends what you want to do! You MUST go to…
Guide to Working Abroad: in Italy
If you are making the move from living and doing business in the US, or a similar country, to doing business in Italy, there is a lot to learn. Whether that be for a short term assignment or internship, like me, or for a longer term career move. Living and working in Italy is much different than the United States as there are separate written and unwritten rules to follow. Growing up in America, I quickly became accustomed to the way business is conducted without questioning our practices and customs. In America business moves at a fast pace with an emphasis on the time is money concept. Relationships are professional…
One Week in Bavaria Itinerary
Bavaria is one of my favorite trips I have done in Europe. Originally, all I had on my itinerary was Oktoberfest in Munich as that was the main draw to go to Germany. I decided to make a week out of it. Some considerations when planning an itinerary to Germany: there is a LOT to see. I think you really have three choices with one week: 1) pair Munich with one or two other big cities such as Vienna or Amsterdam; 2) take advantage of Germany and really get to know the state of Bavaria; or 3) do Munich and another region of Germany such as the Rhineland, Berlin, the…
Photos to Inspire You to Visit Bavaria
Bavaria is far more beautiful than you can imagine. While I could speak to it, pictures say a thousand words. Hurry hurry and book a flight to Germany ASAP!!! To find out more about what a trip to Germany entails, check out this post on reasons to visit Bavaria!
7 Reasons to Visit Bavaria, Germany
When I thought of Germany before going there, I mainly thought of Munich, Oktoberfest, castles, and Hitler. I had NO idea how much beauty Germany holds. Bavaria is a state of Germany that comprises about 1/5 of the total land. Tour guides described to me that Bavaria is to Germany what Texas is to the United States today. Bavaria was in fact, its own independent kingdom from 1806 to 1918 and Bavaria today contains its own culture and traditions – including Oktoberfest! 1) Oktoberfest The number one reason to visit Bavaria is of course the world famous Oktoberfest! For those of you who have been living under a rock, Oktoberfest…
Locarno, Switzerland
While it’s been a few years now since I lived in Europe, one of my fondest and proudest memories was going to Switzerland to bungee jump! The allure of Switzerland was the beauty and the adventure. It was irresistible to someone like me. My only regret is not getting to spend more time in Switzerland! I would love to go back and see The Matterhorn or go skydiving in Interlaken. While my time was short, I highly recommend going to Switzerland and here is why. Nice people I didn’t know this about Switzerland, but I met the nicest people here! We went to a restaurant the first night we got…
London, Baby!
To quote Joey from Friends “London, Baby!” and “I need to step in my map, hang on” – London was far more than I expected. I lived in Europe for a summer in college and I never made it to London because I thought it would be too similar to America. I expected modern and English speaking people just like myself. Boy was I surprised! London is made up of many different districts and each district is unique. Downtown London held up to being modern with some sky scrapers and a New York City vibe coupled with some historic buildings. As you get into other districts it almost felt like…
