When I added Munich to my list of places to visit, I hadn’t realized how close it was to Neuschwanstein Castle, the beautiful folly of King Ludwig II. I had expected that the castle would be somewhere else – further north, perhaps – so when Google showed me that Neuschwanstein Castle was a popular day... Continue Reading →
Frühlingsfest – the Munich Spring Festival
One of the planned highlights for my trip to Munich would be the Frühlingsfest, the Spring Festival. Held in cities throughout Germany, Spring Festivals are a way for the Germans to shake away the cold winter and embrace the warm, sunny weather. And drink beer, of course. I met an American girl on my walking... Continue Reading →
Munich Explorations…
I was (and will be, upon my return to Munich next week) staying at the Euro Youth Hostel, one of several hostels located on a side street almost directly across from the main entrance to the Hauptbahnhof, the central train station. I quickly checked in, handed over a €5 key deposit and went straight down... Continue Reading →