Sep 6 2011

Streetlife Festival Munich, Ex & Hop Contest

I always enjoy going to outdoor city events when the weather is nice. Whether it be a farmer’s market, art show, or beer tasting festival (yes, there is such a magical thing) I always love it when I accidentally stumble into something like that on a nice day when maybe we didn’t know what to do. This weekend in Munich is the annual Streetlife Festival and even more interesting, the Ex & Hop Contest, which is a fun BMX and MTB contest / show held by some of my close friends every year.

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Jun 25 2011

Day Trip from Munich- Garmisch Partenkirchen

Just about an hour from Munich you can visit Garmisch Partenkirchen, a picturesque mountain town in the Bavarian Alps. While this is a fun place to visit in the winter for all theĀ skiersĀ and snowboarders, it makes for a great little day trip in the Summer as well. You can easily take your bikes on the train and purchase a Bayern Ticket and for almost nothing, head to the mountains.

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May 23 2011

Daylesford Organic, Munich

I recently shot some photos for a cafe/restaurant right in the city center, Daylesford Organic. It’s a wonderful place to go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you are in the Marienplatz area. So to continue my list of great quaint cafes in Munich, this is one to not pass up.

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May 1 2011

Munich Restaurants: Villa Dante

Since my very first visit to Munich, this place has been very special to me. It was one of the first places I went on a date with my husband and a restaurant I’ve brought many family and friends, never having a bad experience. Villa Dante is an authentic Italian restaurant where the food is always amazing and the service friendly and welcoming. (Which is sometimes difficult to find in Munich)

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Apr 5 2011

A Perfect Day in Munich- Discovering the Isar

The Isar River in Munich is very well known to the locals and when the sun pops out, people flock here to grill, sunbathe, swim, and hang out with friends. I’m not certain though that people visiting really know how amazing this area is? Nothing is better than hopping on a bike and cruising down the river on a beautiful day! So I thought I’d share my perfect day in Munich and maybe you will enjoy it too.

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