30 years ago a visit to Dresden would have been impossible. After the WWII the city became part of Eastern Germany (DDR) and was closed to the outside world. In 1990 with Germany’s reunification, the process of reintegration of the city to the rest of Germany began, and so did its restoration. One thing is […]
20 photos to fall in love with Munich
Munich is the place I call home for 4 years now; it seems longer though. Throughout these past years I could see some parts of the city I never knew of, tried cafes and restaurants, visited museums and the zoo, sat down by the river on warmer days, played with my dog in its parks, […]
Eating & Drinking in Munich: my favorites of 2015
So now it’s tradition, every January I share my favorite places to eat and drink in Munich with you; you who live in town, are planning to or are visiting. If you follow the blog for a while, you might have come to the conclusion that I am a foodie and really value good places […]
Nuremberg’s Christmas Market
Dated all the way back to the 16th century, the Nuremberg’s Christmas Market, or the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, is one of the oldest in Germany. During the World War II the event didn’t happen, being re established only in 1948 as the old town was destroyed during that period. It’s been long since I try to […]
Why I love living in Munich
I haven’t always loved the city I lived in. While I lived in Fortaleza I always felt that something was missing, when in Winnipeg the cold wasn’t my best friend, in Paris not everything was perfect, in Geneva, well, you know what I think about living in Geneva. However, for the first time in my […]
The 4 seasons of the year in Munich
How amazing it is to see the leafs and the snow fall, to be able to enjoy a barbecue in the summer and contemplate the colourful flowers around the city. Every season, every year, nature finds a way to impress me. How lucky I am to live in a place where you can clearly see […]
10 snacks the Germans love
Photo Credits At house parties, before or after dinner, while watching a football match, at the cinema or barbecue, the Germans as probably most of nationalities if not all, love a snack. Sweet, sour or salty, caloric or too much caloric, you pick. Some are incredibly addicting, others might sound and look strange, either way, […]
What it’s like to be a waiter at the Oktoberfest
I am no waiter at the Oktoberfest, never was and never will be, but I can tell you from the start: it’s no easy job. You have to be able to carry heavy beer mugs, a huge tablet with food plates, deal with the drunkies, try to hear people’s order inside the noisy tents, and […]
Aroma Kaffeebar, Munich
I don’t even like coffee, but I love cafes and how cosy they can be. Meeting a friend, having a tea or a hot chocolate reading a book, mouth watering with pastries, sitting on a comfy couch, these are some of the reasons why cafes are so appealing to me. As soon as the colder […]
Top things to do at the Oktoberfest
You certainly have heard of the Oktoberfest before, and of course, it is not the first time I write about it here on the blog, and I can assure you that this won’t be the last time either. I gave you some practical information, tips for what you should pack for the Oktoberfest, and even […]
