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Bavarian Food Guide

Posted on January 7, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

I love German food, especially Bavarian food. Meat and carbs are my life! Clearly, I could never be a vegetarian or vegan...my Bavarian food lust is way too strong. The following Bavarian food guide will help you understand the menus....Read More

Carry On Essentials

Posted on December 20, 2018August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

I'm a serial over packer. It's completely impossible for me to "pack light" or with just a carry on for a trip overseas. How people manage with just one 21" suitcase for a two-week trip is beyond me. A girl...Read More

Tips For Exploring Évora, Portugal

Posted on December 7, 2018August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

If you haven't been to Évora, you must go! A UNESCO World Heritage site, it's also the capital of Portugal's Alentejo province. Évora is located in a beautiful agricultural region with olive trees, cork trees, vineyards and bountiful fields. Only...Read More

Awesome Travel Apps

Posted on November 29, 2018May 15, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Gone are the days of schlepping city guides and maps around on vacation. Smartphone travel apps are the way to go. I never leave home without downloading new and helpful apps on my iPhone and iPad. There are some awesome...Read More

Smart Travel Preparation Checklist

Posted on November 27, 2018May 15, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Without lists, my life would be complete chaos. I make lists for everything from daily routines to monthly checklists (cleaning schedules, chores, appointments, etc.). You probably know by now that I'm totally OCD. Naturally, I also have a travel preparation...Read More

Exploring Saint-Paul de Vence

Posted on November 20, 2018August 25, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Just a short 15-minute drive from Cagnes sur Mer, in the Alpes-Maritimes, lies the fortified village of Saint-Paul de Vence, which dates back to the Middle Ages. It's one of my favorite places to visit in the South of France....Read More

Ultimate Munich Food Shopping Experience

Posted on November 18, 2018August 25, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Warning: May contain food porn! Cooking, dining out, kitchen shops, farmer's markets, gourmet food shops...all are serious passions of mine. Munich is by far my favorite city to shop in, and Munich food shopping is the best! Well, to be...Read More

Ultimate Travel First Aid Kit

Posted on November 11, 2018May 15, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Years of travel have taught me an important lesson...be prepared. I always pack a travel first aid kit, especially overseas. Foreign countries don't always have American OTC brands, let alone a 24-hour pharmacy or you could be stuck in some...Read More