German Beer & Food in Munich What We Learned Before Ordering Our First Maß Before our trip to Munich, we knew one thing about German beer—there would be plenty of it! But we quickly realized that German beer culture was much bigger than simply ordering a giant mug at Oktoberfest. So, like we usually do
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The Stories Behind the Monuments Washington, D.C. has a way of making history feel almost impossible to escape—and that is part of what makes exploring the city so much fun. You can walk a few blocks and move from the story of a Founding Father to the sacrifices of an entire generation of soldiers, then
Our National Mall & Tidal Basin Adventure “Washington, D.C.: where every monument has a story and every view is worth the walk.” Sometimes an adventure doesn’t require a full itinerary or several days off—it just takes a little time, some comfortable shoes, and a willingness to explore. If you ever find yourself near Washington, D.C.,
Munich Day Tour — Walking Through History Getting to the SANDEMANs Walking Tour From our hotel, we walked through Munich toward Marienplatz, where we were meeting for the free walking tour. Even before the tour started, the walk gave us a chance to see some of the city. Along the way, we passed Karlsplatz (Stachus)
Oktoberfest Munich 2019 — An Evening at Oktoberfest Oktoberfest had been on our bucket list for a long time. We had seen the pictures, the enormous beer steins, the traditional Bavarian clothing, the decorated tents, and the colorful rides. But seeing Oktoberfest in photographs and actually standing in the middle of it are two very
Madrid in an Afternoon — Walking Through the Heart of the City We arrived in Madrid in the afternoon with a simple plan — walk through the heart of the city and see where the streets took us. Rather than spending our limited time inside museums and attractions, we wanted to experience Madrid from the
Puerta del Sol — Where Madrid Comes Alive Puerta del Sol, or simply Sol, is one of the most recognizable places in Madrid. Located in the heart of the city, this busy semicircular square connects several of Madrid’s historic streets, including Calle Mayor, Calle del Arenal, Calle de Alcalá and Calle de Preciados. It has
Flamenco — More Than a Dance And Then Came the Music We were lucky to be in Puerta del Sol on the day of Actúa 2019, a festival organized by Radio Madrid celebrating music, culture and the arts. The 2019 edition brought more than 200 groups and artists to the square, with performances ranging from
One Day in Barcelona Barcelona — A City We Experienced Through Architecture, Streets & Stories Barcelona was a city that seemed to offer something new around every corner. From the colorful creativity of Park Güell and the incredible interior of the Sagrada Família to the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter, we experienced a city
Snow Chains in Sequoia National Park: What You Need to Know If you’re planning a winter adventure in Sequoia National Park, there is one thing you should understand before you head into the mountains: snow chains aren’t something you want to think about for the first time when you’re already sitting in a snowstorm. We