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[This post may contain affiliate links. We can’t thank you enough for supporting the EE site! We’ll put the mere pennies we make towards a delicious Bratwurst on our next Alpine hike!] Whether you are looking for the classics of what to do in Garmisch, going skiing in Germany, planning […]

5 Alternatives to Edelweiss Resort and Lodge in Garmisch

This entry was posted in Budget Traveling Germany Travel Tips on August 22, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

We can't live our lives in fear. Even if we have to adapt a few ways of traveling, we can't let the idea of terror prevent us from experiencing the world — It probably feels like every time you turn on the news or open up your Facebook Feed that you are staring at yet another gut wrenching story about a mass shooting, a public bombing or some other disgusting act of terror. It is so easy to spiral into a thought […]

Travel and Terrorism: How to Stay Safe Despite Fears

This entry was posted in Europe Family Travel Personal Travel Adventures Travel Tips on July 26, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

Skip touristy Karlovy Vary and head to Marianske Lazne for a great spa town — {This post may contain affiliate links. We can’t thank you enough for your support. Next time I’m in Marianske Lazne, I’ll put the mere pennies we make towards a delicious Kozel Beer! Yum!} Just drink THIS and you’ll lose weight!!! Does that sound like your typical weight-loss gimmick on the tv? […]

Marianske Lazne: The less touristy alternative to spa town Karlovy ...

This entry was posted in Czech Republic Travel Tips and tagged beer bath karlovy vary on May 24, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

Regensburg, Kelheim, Walhalla and Welternburg A trip down the Danube River {This post may contain affiliate links. We can’t thank you enough for supporting the EE site. We’ll put the mere pennies we make towards a delicous Weltenburg Bier next time we are at the monastery! Prost!} We often joke […]

A Delightful Day Down the Danube River

This entry was posted in Europe Germany Travel Tips on May 17, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

Can Day Trips Be Better Than Vacations? — 5 Reasons Why You Should Take Day Trips We’ve been blessed to have been able to live and travel around Europe for almost 3 years. In these 3 years, I’ve had my share of overnight trips and day trips. I love both types of travel. But today, I’ll be sharing […]

Day Trips: Are they even better than vacations?

This entry was posted in Budget Traveling Europe Germany on May 12, 2016 by LeAnna Brown

You can actually take a bath in a tub full of beer in the Czech Republic! How fun!!! — {This post may contain affiliate links. We can’t thank you enough for supporting the EE site. We’ll put the mere pennies we make towards our next mug ‘o Czech beer. Na zdravi!} As an adult, what are two things that you thoroughly enjoy? For me, it is 1) A nice dose of […]

Czech Beer Baths: You want me to bathe in what!?

This entry was posted in Czech Republic Europe Travel Tips and tagged beer chodovar czech republic on May 10, 2016 by LeAnna Brown