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Where To Swim In Garmisch, Germany

One of my family's favorite things to do in Garmisch, Germany, in the summer is swim! The area offers so many different options, from swimming in man-made pools to swimming in natural lakes with super-clear water. If you're looking to swim when visiting the area, you're visiting the right location! Below, you'll see my compiled list of all my favorite places. Swimming In Garmisch-Partenkirchen & within 15 minutes Eibsee Lake-Granau, Germany Eibsee Lake, nestled at the foot of Germany's highest[...]

Let Me Take You To My Hometown, Gallatin, Tennessee

The theme song for this blog is Hometown by Zac Brown. (It's been on full blast as I write this blog!)It's not every day that you get to write a blog about your hometown, but when you've been away for 18 years, "playing tourist" in your hometown is kinda fun! I can't believe how much this town has changed. Lucky for me, the roads were all the same. (I didn't get too lost!) The only things different were all the shops and the new courthouse and a few things along the way.  Let's Go Shopping I decided[...]

Franklin, Tennessee

I grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee, about 30 minutes north of Nashville. Growing up, Franklin, Tennessee, wasn't super popular; Nashville wasn't that popular either. However, both Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee, have gained popularity with tourists over the years. I traveled home recently for my grandfather's funeral, and while I was home, I knew I wanted to do something to keep my spirits up! My grandmother and grandfather loved Nashville and country music, so it is only fitting that I play tourist while in[...]

Snowshoeing in Garmisch: A Magical Winter Escape for the Family

Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, the majestic town of Garmisch, Germany, welcomes winter sports enthusiasts and families seeking adventure amidst its snowy wonderland. With frosty forests and crisp, alpine air, snowshoeing in Garmisch offers an enchanting outdoor activities. An Alpine Adventure for All Ages Snowshoeing is an age-old winter sport. It's not a sport I would have found myself trying...straight up a mountain. I've been skiing now for 2 seasons and love it! But I wa[...]

Learning To Ski In Your Thirties

Learning to ski in your thirties, can be a little terrifying. (I'm not going to lie!) However, I'll be the first to tell you that It's never too late to learn to ski. Some kids (Like my three kids) are lucky enough to learn when they're young. Others like myself learn when you're in your thirties. I just learned to ski in the 2022-2023 ski season and let me tell you it was a little bit of a learning curve but I did it and I loved it! Get The Right Clothing You'll have difficulty focusing on how to le[...]

Sledding in Garmisch, Germany

Sledding in Garmisch is super easy! You have many options, but trying to figure out all these places while on vacation can be tricky. Today, I'm sharing all the tips and tricks to sledding in Garmisch. Comment below if you have any questions.  Where can I rent a sled? Garmisch Ski SchoolHausberg Lodge (If you're an American working for the government) Almost any place in town that rents skis also rents sleds.  Eckbauer This is the bahn located right beside the hospital and the ski jump a[...]

How To Visit Neuschwanstein Castle

Neuschwanstein Castle: A Fairytale in Real Life."This castle is neither an old ruin nor a modern palace, for it represents a kind of poetry that only the people and artists of our time can create."Perched atop a rugged hill in the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle has become an iconic symbol of fairytale castles and the imagination. Its picturesque setting and elaborate design have been immortalized in numerous works of art, including Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle. But beyond its enchanting appearan[...]

Eat Like A Local Garmisch, Germany

We move a lot! When we move, we focus on staying away from the "touristy restaurants" and finding more "local restaurants." Finding those local restaurants can be challenging, and it usually takes about six months to find. Today, I'd like to help you find the local restaurants in Garmisch, Germany. If you're interested in reading a past Eat Like A Local Post make sure to check out Eat Like a Local in Monterey, California. Breakfast & Cafes Wafflehaus: This place is well known by locals but is al[...]

How To Ski In Garmisch, Germany

Today in Garmish, Germany, we had our first significant snowfall of the season, much earlier than last year. I've had a few people reach out to me over the last year about how to ski in Garmisch. I'm going to break down skiing in Garmisch  (Local style). I know the struggles of trying to learn to ski and figuring out where and how to learn to ski. (It's overwhelming) Especially when you don't live here!  If You Work For The United States Goverment If you're an American working for the US go[...]

My Favorite Travel Items

When we first started traveling as a family, I didn't know where to start on purchasing travel gear. I don't even think we owned a suitcase at the time. Over the last twelve years, we have learned as a family what works and what doesn't work. I hope this blog post helps you prepare for your next trip! /*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 31-07-2023 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img[...]