Tag Archives: Munich
The Superbowl is super in Germany, too
Germany is the land of soccer, especially in Munich, home of the world-famous FC Bayern.....
Feb
‘Twas the Night Before Weihnachten
On a trip to a Christmas market in Munich, I was inspired by The Night....
Dec
What happened to Santa Claus?
Santa Claus, St. Nick, or the Christ child? The figure we associate with Christmas takes....
Dec
Hot wine and cold toes
Christmas markets are popping up on every corner in Germany, including the medieval town of....
Dec
If this is punctuality, my watch is broken
Germans have a reputation for being punctual, but trains are a different story. During a....
Nov
The library, the monk, and the sandals
This stunning Baroque library tucked away in a monastery in a Bavarian village is the....
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Oct
‘Tis the season of the Wiesn: The Oktoberfest for locals and tourists
What some probably don’t realize is that while the Oktoberfest is the biggest folk festival....
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Oct
The tiniest stars of the Oktoberfest live in a drawer
The Oktoberfest is synonymous with beer for most people. Yet half of the fairgrounds consists....
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Sep
Protesting technology by battling bikes and coning cars
Munich had a run-in with e-bikes once a few years ago. They successfully battled the....
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Sep
Getting lost the old-fashioned way
Those of us who predate GPS know how to get around without using technology. Knowing....
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Aug
Munich comes full circle: From putsch to Rabbi Conference
The hand of history has done its work on the city of Munich. Named after....
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Jul
If an alien landed in New York, would he know where he is?
New York feels like another world compared to Munich. Many elements are obvious and in....
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Mar
In not-so-hot pursuit of the Way of St. James
Somehow I keep coming across the camino or Way of St. James, leading to surprising....
Nov
Welcome back, fleas! The Oktoberfest is on
Following a three-year hiatus, Munich’s favorite party returned. Corona didn’t dampen people’s spirits, but I....
Oct
Bombs away! The WWII gift that keeps on giving
Read by Brenda One of the punctuality challenges to the Munich train system, as noted....
Jul
If this is punctuality, my watch is broken
Germany has the reputation of being punctual and reliable. But recent snafus in city planning....
Jul
The ladies, the rest home and the bombs
The oldest residents of a rest home suddenly developed mild illnesses. They all shared a....
Apr
The 10 kilometers that triggered Acute License Plate Trauma
The small Munich suburb of Zorneding may not be famous, but harbors a few surprises.
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Jan
I tried to escape the Oktoberfest. I failed.
Read by Brenda For the second time, the Oktoberfest has been canceled due to corona.....
Oct
Grave Thoughts Indeed – Part 4 – The Oktoberfest
26 May 2021 (Click here for parts 1, 2 and 3) Munich is known first....
May
Grave Thoughts Indeed – Part 3 – Royal rollicking and frolicking
The Alter Südfriedhof dates to the 14th century, but most of its graves tell the....
Mar
How war shaped the Alter Südfriedhof
Grave Thoughts Indeed – Part 2 Small German towns have monuments to the dead of....
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Mar
Grave Thoughts Indeed
The Alter Südfriedhof in Munich is more of an open air museum reflecting the history....
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Mar
From Munich to Philadelphia with love
A chat group of expat Americans provides moral support during a days-long chat leading to....
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Dec
Italiano – no problemo for meo
I walked into Italian class and saw a room full of pensioners. But I didn't....
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Oct
Spectators turned spectacle
Corona’s surprising effect on an evening at the theater My favorite small theater has reopened....
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Oct
The Oktoberfest was canceled due to COVID-19
Munich's Oktoberfest was canceled due to COVID-19, but locals are celebrating anyway.
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Oct
Hot wine and cold toes
Every town has its Christmas market. I try my luck fitting in at a local....
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Dec
Halloween Goes Global
Halloween has made its way to Germany, but some funny things happened to this holiday....
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An Intents Experience – My Oktoberfest Visit
The Oktoberfest is inextricably linked to drinking beer. But there's a lot more to it....
The Curious Case of the X in the Sock Drawer
Remember the old standard joke that people use when they don't want to go to....
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Jun
Of planes to Spain exploring new terrain
I was thrilled when my daughter decided to study Spanish in Spain for three months,....
May
Rammed in the tram
The Munich public transport system may be lousy, but when you’re stuck on a tram....
Jan
Trains of thought en route from Munich to Berlin
It’s a bright sunny day as my daughter and I hop on the train to....
Nov
Here we go again – it’s Oktoberfest time
Oktoberfest is here! An insider's view of the curious goings-on.
Sep
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