I am calling this one Part 1 because we MUST go back to finish our list and make it down to Dubrovnik too. That will be Part 2. We loved Split for a bunch of reasons mainly being the food, the price of the food, the city's proximity to the water and islands, it's history, and...the... Continue Reading →
To be in Italy in an hour
Our view at Villa Jessica, found on airbnb in Sala Comacina. Breakfast each morning da me, Cornetti con marmellata from the local grocery store bakery, italian peaches are the best you will ever eat, blood orange juice, doppio espresso lungo and eggs with Prosciutto di San Daniele. Per-fect. Since I have absolutely no time off... Continue Reading →
Italy: Gorizia and Venice Carnival
For under 80 euros per person you can get the sleeper car in the overnight train to Udine via Munich. In the morning when you arrive, take a quick 30 minute regional train from Udine to Gorizia. Get the ticket at the machine when you get there. There are private, double and 6 person sleeper cars.... Continue Reading →
German Christmas Markets: Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt & Esslingen
Stuttgart The Christmas Market in Stuttgart is by far the most detailed in decor we have visited yet. The tops of the booths are all unique with so much to look at, we see something we didn't see each time we walk through. Start early because it gets dark now by 5pm and more crowded as people get... Continue Reading →
Christmas Markets: Riquewihr, France & a bit of Zurich
Soon after moving to Germany, I found out that a past colleague of mine in Hawaii lives in Zurich, Switzerland. Small world right? From Stuttgart to Zurich, the direct train is about 30-35 euros each way and takes 3 hours, or the drive is about 2 1/2 hours. We planned to meet in December for the Christmas... Continue Reading →
Much To Be Thankful For and A Day in Heidelberg
On this Thanksgiving we have much to be thankful for. Though we can't be there to enjoy it with you, we are wishing everyone a happy holiday with friends, family and pie. Of course we'll still have turkey with you in spirit (this turkey recipe is my fav). The Christmas market in Stuttgart is also... Continue Reading →
In-Processing in Germany Then Off To Wine Fest
Upon landing in Stuttgart airport we were picked up by our sponsor. Sponsorship is a really nice program that work provides which partners soon to be co-workers with new arrivals to help answer any questions, and give a quick overview of where to go and what to do first. Directly from the airport we were... Continue Reading →
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