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  • The Best 7 Things to Do Solo in Munich

    November 27, 2025 / No Comments

    Another wonderful stop on my 8-week sabbatical abroad was none other than world-famous Munich. From the medieval architecture to the largest pretzels you’ve ever seen, Germany has been on my bucket list for years. Being able to go during the…

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  • 3 Days in Cologne, Germany: An Easy Itinerary

    February 15, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello, again, my darling adventure seekers. Writing to you again from my local library, where I’ve been soaking in some quiet time after a month of travels. This post, much like my recent vibe, is all about taking it easy…

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  • 7 Best Things To Do Solo in Cologne, Germany

    February 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my lovely wanderlust friends! Despite facing a gnarly cold, my solo adventure in Köln, Germany, was nothing short of charming. Just outside the city center is a darling neighborhood called Südstadt, where I discovered the best Köln has to…

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  • Munich’s Christkindlmarkt: A Bavarian Extravaganza

    December 21, 2023 / No Comments

    It’s Münken or bust, my fellow Tripsiders! Today I get to tell you all about the Christmas Markets in Munich because this one needs to be on everyone’s list. Why?  THE FOOD.  For the record, I was in Munich for…

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  • Solo Traveling: Experiencing Cologne’s Fairy Tale Christmas Market

    December 20, 2023 / 2 Comments

    My wonderful trip side friends, I’m having so much fun reliving my 3 week Christmas Market journey by writing these mini wrap-ups for you.  This blog post is all about my time in Köln (which is how it’s spelled in…

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