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I love rooftop restaurants/bars. I’ve been to some really cool ones along my travels and now I’ve been to one in Munich at the Bayerische Hof. This 5 star hotel is a little out of my budget at the moment, but they have a really cool cafe on the 7th floor that overlooks the city and is an awesome spot to get lunch or an early evening glass of wine. I’ve actually wanted to go here for a while, but always forgot to make reservations on those rare sunny days in Munich! Last Sunday though we finally went and it was well worth it.

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Ahhhhh, Tahiti. The word alone conjures up all sorts of amazing images… deserted beaches, clear turquoise water, colorful fish, and lush forests. I was lucky enough to be able to visit this gem in the South Pacific about two years ago, and the islands of French Polynesia have left a lasting impression on my brain. So for all of you out there who are thinking of visiting Tahiti one day, I thought I would make a little list of tips from my trip, that may help you on yours….

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I feel as though this city might get over looked sometimes by travelers coming to Europe. Rome, London, Paris, and Amsterdam seem to always be high on people’s lists of places to visit when they are trekking around this region of the world, and I felt it only fair to write a little something about my favorite bigger European city, Vienna.  Vienna is the capitol and largest city of Austria. It is a majestic city with wide streets and impressive architecture that managed to not be destroyed during WWII.  Vienna has effortlessly combined old and new to create one of Europe’s most interesting cities. (In my opinion at least)

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I think hopping on a bike is by far the best way to travel around an island. You get the freedom of going where ever you like much faster than walking, yet it is quieter and lets face it, much cheaper than renting a scooter or four wheeler. You don’t ever have to worry about parking, it’s better for the environment, and if you have a couple drinks, you can always walk it home ;).  Yesterday, I did something I have sadly never done in my home state…my husband and I went out to Anna Maria Island, rented bikes, and explored a place that I thought was familiar.

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Germans and Americans alike are all very familiar with Orlando. Micky Mouse, theme parks, large hotels, and dinner theaters often come to mind when this city is mentioned. All that is great in it’s own way, but I was pleasantly surprised to see Orlando has another side, an artsy, mom and pop, cobblestone street, vintage side….a side I find much more intriguing.

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