I always thought Oktoberfest was a once in a lifetime trip for me. A part of my bucket list that I can just check off and move on. Put on my dirndl and apron, get drunk, have fun, done. I can do that anywhere. But Munich’s Oktoberfest is the real deal and there’s so much more…
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Under The Tuscan Sun
“Il dolce far niente.” My Tuscany trip was a long time coming. I blame books and films for stuffing my head with images of rolling hills and sunny vineyards. Damn you, Frances Mayes! We all know that Tuscany is known for its landscape and its vineyards. In the beginning, all I wanted was to jet…
Falling for Florence
“The Creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo.” – Mark Twain My trip to Italy had the most surprising outcome of all so far. If you have read my post about Rome, then you would have an idea of what I am talking about. To sum it up, I went to Italy fully expecting to fall…
Tour Review: Bacardi Rum Factory & Mixology Class
A visit to Casa Bacardi was in my to-do list in Puerto Rico. They offer three kinds of tours: Visitor Center ($12), Rum Tasting Tour ($35) and Mixology Tour ($35). For details visit Casa Bacardi. Of course I picked the Mixology Tour and it was worth it! The Mixology Tour included a commemorative Bacardi glass and…
Beginner’s Guide to Rome
“Italy has changed, but Rome is Rome.” Italy is one of the most visited countries in the world and much of that is credited to Roma. I mean who hasn’t heard of Rome? I’ve spent a lot of time thinking of how to best format my Rome post. The Eternal City has some of the…