Glückauf is the German miner’s greeting that translates to “luck up” but has several different meanings. On our way back to Munich from Berchtesgaden we stopped to tour a salt mine just across the Austrian border called Salzwelten Salzburg. This…
Berchtesgaden National Park has an attraction called Königssee, a glacier formed lake, that is very close to our hotel. On a previous work trip I visited the lake but there is so much to explore around it so Devin and…
Follow up from previous day of car trouble: We got a new car and everything is well again. Miriam and Wolfgang saved our trip. When you are browsing travel books, YouTube, or those influencers on TikTok you will sometimes be…
This afternoon we left (gorge name here) after a wonderful short hike to head to the Highline 179 bridge, Ehrenberg Castle, and Fort Claudia. The drive was easy and there were no issues. The 179 part of Highline 179 is derived…
As we were out and about today around Lake Tegernsee I made a few observations on Bavaria. Pacific northwest vibes This area exudes PNW vibes. Devin and I talked about moving to Bavaria after our first visit. This trip has…
We’ve broken up our Thailand adventures with a few days in Singapore. This place is very different from Thailand – it’s much more orderly, cleaner, and more expensive. To learn about the food and culture of Singapore we booked a…
I wanted to come to Thailand for the food. I find it to be some of the best in the world and throughout Bangkok’s long history, the people have incorporated different cultures into their cuisine offerings. Before I dive into…
Major metropolitan cities are big concrete jungles and Bangkok is no exception. We’ve found that tours are a way to give yourself a leg up in a new city. They help provide you with recommendations, navigation skills, and mannerisms that…
Our campsite was on an island called Grassy Island and we awoke to a sunrise that illuminated the mountains. Our amazing guide crew had coffee ready, and breakfast would be up soon. As a coffee person, I was struck by…
Most of our trips are self-researched and the itinerary is our responsibility. Meaning we’ve got an excel sheet, hours of planning, and, aside from the professional tours, the logistical execution has been on us. We typically find that self-planning and…