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Win A Trip For Two To Munich Germany from Paulaner for Salvatorfest!

MunichPaulaner is giving away a trip for two to Munich, Germany to attend Salvatorfest in 2022!

The prize includes airfare, tickets to the festival and a two night hotel stay! Ten second place winners will also win a prize made up of Paulaner branded items. Continue reading Win A Trip For Two To Munich Germany from Paulaner for Salvatorfest!

Win A Trip For 2 To Stuttgart From Porsche or A US Driving Experience

porschePorsche is running a sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a trip for two to Stuttgart, Germany for a closed course driving experience. Two other winners will win a trip to either Atlanta or LA to the Porsche Experience Center.

I’ve been a huge fan of Porsche for as long as I can remember and it’s one of my favorite car brands. I’d love to win any of the prizes to get a chance to experience Porsche up close! Continue reading Win A Trip For 2 To Stuttgart From Porsche or A US Driving Experience

Looking Back: Should You Take Your Toddler To Oktoberfest?

a man drinking beer from a glassWith Oktoberfest 2017 underway (and ending on October 3), I felt it would be a great idea to re-share a post which I wrote about the festival a few years back.

The majority of people might think of Oktoberfest as a beer-filled festival full of drunks and they would be correct to an extent. However, the festival is also family-friendly with yummy food, fun rides and appealing music playing in the tents.

Take a look at my post, “Should You Take Your Toddler to Oktoberfest“.  Feel free to share your thoughts. Would you bring your toddler to Oktoberfest or would you rather experience an adult only version? Continue reading Looking Back: Should You Take Your Toddler To Oktoberfest?

American Tourist Gives Nazi Salute in Germany, Gets Beat Up

American Tourist
image: google maps

Last week I wrote about two Chinese tourists who were arrested in Germany for doing a Nazi salute. I was happy to hear that they faced some sort of punishment for doing this hateful pose.

I recently came across news that an American tourist gave the Nazi salute in Dresden, Germany. Continue reading American Tourist Gives Nazi Salute in Germany, Gets Beat Up

Flashback: Should You Take Your Toddler to Oktoberfest

a man drinking beer from a glassWith Munich’s Oktoberfest 2016 heading into its final weekend, I thought it would be fitting to re-share a post about our experience at the festival back in 2013.

Most people think of Oktoberfest as a festival for adults. However, the event also has appeal to kids. There are rides, great food to chow down on and when you head into the tents, you’re bound to hear some fun music.

Check out my post “Should You Take Your Toddler to Oktoberfest” and let me know- would you take your toddler to Munich to celebrate or prefer to leave the little ones home? Continue reading Flashback: Should You Take Your Toddler to Oktoberfest

Chinese Tourist Mistaken for Refugee, Spends 2 Weeks in German Migrant Camp

Chinese Tourist
image: wikimedia commons

The refugee problem is causing migrant camps to pop up around parts of Europe. This could also be a problem for tourists if you aren’t careful.

A Chinese tourist on a tour of Europe was mistaken for a refugee while in Germany and got “locked into a migrant camp for two weeks  after he attempted to report a crime“, according to Breitbart. Continue reading Chinese Tourist Mistaken for Refugee, Spends 2 Weeks in German Migrant Camp

First Hard Rock Hotel Opening in Germany

Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel has locations all over the world although I wouldn’t call it a big hotel brand. (They currently have 22 hotels.) However, they seem to be expanding quite a bit with a bunch of new locations in the works.

The first Hard Rock Hotel will be opening in Germany and it will be located in an interesting and historic location. Continue reading First Hard Rock Hotel Opening in Germany

Win A Trip to Munich

Munich Germany

I just found out about a contest (thanks Gothamist) being ran by ShermansTravel where you can win a trip for 2 to Munich Germany.

If you like beer you’ll love Munich, although drinking isn’t the only fun thing the city has to offer. Check out the local parks, town squares, museums, take a day-trip and more…

During my second visit to the city, I went to attend Oktoberfest. While we didn’t have time to explore much of the city that time around, the festival is more than worthy reason to visit! Continue reading Win A Trip to Munich