2011 has been an amazing year. As I look back at the days spent in beautiful parts of the world and wonderful people who I spent them with, I am truly grateful. From an unexpected weekend in Sestri Levante to a romantic roadtrip along the West coast with my husband, this year was absolutely incredible. I’m not certain what 2012 will have in store, but I welcome it with open arms. Hoping to gather lots more tips and travel photographs to share with everyone!
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While I am a bit partial to Christmastime in Munich, there are definitely many great places to see this time of year in the German/Austrian area which will most certainly get you into the holiday spirit, Salzburg being one of them. Last week a friend and I went to explore the Salzburg Christmas markets and it was no disappointment. The streets are filled with lights and decorations, amazing smells fill the air, and there is an overall holiday vibe everywhere.
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In September we visited one of my very favorite cities, San Francisco. It was our second time here and I couldn’t wait to explore more of this vibrant area. Like when visiting most larger cities for the first times, you feel a bit lost. We sadly didn’t know anyone living here, so we were on our own when it came to exploring. While driving around the area of Golden Gate Park we stumbled across Baker and China Beaches which are small sandy beaches with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and surprisingly not crowded!
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Christmas is a wonderful time to visit Munich. They really go all out and the city is decorated from “head to toe” so to speak. There are numerous Christmas Markets and festivities all over town and while the main Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz is the most popular, I thought I’d share with you some of my other favorite spots to check out during the holiday season if you plan to be here….there is really a lot to do!
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We are spending Thanksgiving this year in Germany, and while the streets are not empty, the stores are not closed, and there is no Macy’s Parade on my television…We are celebrating anyway! I’m very thankful this year for my amazing family and friends scattered all over the globe. I am wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to everyone back in the states and even those of you living in other countries. After all, it never hurts to be thankful for the people and good things in your life right? =)
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I am a sucker for chocolate…well, pretty much anything sweet for that matter. So when I saw (and smelled) this shop for the first time, I was, needless to say, in heaven. Sama Sama is a small shop in downtown Munich specializing in chocolate, pralines, candies fruits, candies flowers, and pretty much everything delicious.
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Our visit to Seattle was short and sweet. Other than finding an amazing spot to see the skyline and hang-out at Gas Works Park, we felt a little lost as one usually does the first time visiting a larger city. I really enjoyed seeing this city for the first time and hope we will return again one day to get to know it better. As a photographer I feel sometimes a photo is worth more than words…so as I’ve done a few times before here and here, a photo tour of our day in Seattle.
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