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Wine Tasting in Baden-Baden
Travel, Germany, Champagne & Wine Joelle Gracia Travel, Germany, Champagne & Wine Joelle Gracia

Wine Tasting in Baden-Baden

Rebland region is the home for Baden-Baden vineyards and it is conveniently located only 30 minutes from the spa town. From the city centre, you can take the 216 Bus (direction BAD-Neuweier) and get off at WINZERGENOSSENSCHAFT. The bus drops you off directly in front of the winery. Here wine lovers can enjoy tasting Rotweine (red wines), Weissweine…

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Baden-Baden
Travel, Germany Joelle Gracia Travel, Germany Joelle Gracia

Baden-Baden

During my stay in Munich, I decided to take a side trip to the German spa town of Baden-Baden. Situated in the Black Forest in southwest Germany near the French border, Baden-Baden (baden means bath) is known for its spas and thermal baths because the town sits on natural hot springs. As the story goes, Baden-Baden first became famous…

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Munich Neighborhoods
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Munich Neighborhoods

Just as there’s more to New York City than Times Squares and other places to experience in Miami besides South Beach, there are many areas to explore in Munich in addition to the Marienplatz and Kaufingerstrasse. Here were some of my favorite neighborhoods in Munich.

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Bavarian Cuisine
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Bavarian Cuisine

That German food is bland food and uninteresting is a complete and total myth, and now I’m wondering how or where this misconception even started. The food here is GOOD. Maybe it’s because we’re in Bavaria and I’m told that the cuisine in this region is different from other parts in Germany. Flavorful, well prepared…

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Willkommen to Munich
Travel, Germany Joelle Gracia Travel, Germany Joelle Gracia

Willkommen to Munich

Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Florence… I’m sure we would all agree make up some of the top European destinations, and rightfully so as they are all beautiful cities rich in culture, history and amazing food. But what about Munich? After having spent several weeks here, I think that this friendly, chic, and very attractive city may be underrated…

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Day Trip to Innsbruck
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Day Trip to Innsbruck

One of the things I love best about Europe is their rail system. With so many lines and fast trains that go in different directions, one can very easily travel throughout Bavaria and beyond during their stay in Munich. For this occasion, I chose the Alpine destination of Innsbruck, Austria, less than 2 hours away from…

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