This square is known for the Old Town, the New Town, Mary’s Column and Carillon, or the Glockenspiel clock. If you guessed the Marienplatz in Munich, Germany, you would be correct. This is where we will spend this week’s Travel Chronicle.
The Marienplatz is the most popular tourist spot in Munich and nicknamed the “heart of the city”. The square is dominated by the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) built in 1867 and finished in 1909. Make sure to arrive by 11AM, 12PM or 5PM each day to watch the Glockenspiel clock performance of the Schafferltanz dance. For 12 full minutes you will be dazzled by 32 life-sized figures and 43 bells. To top it off the Glockenspiel clock transforms into an elaborate Cuckoo clock to end the show.
Once complete, the square offers a little something for everyone. Lined with shops and restaurants you could spend hours without leaving the square. I suggest you travel several blocks south, or east.
Just a few blocks south sits the Viktualienmarkt , the largest gourmet food market in all of Germany. With everything from fresh cut flowers to freshly butchered meat, and a vast Biergarten seating thousands you are sure to find something for everyone.
A must see for many when visiting Munich, the Hofbrauhaus is walking distance to the east. This is where you can immerse yourself in the Octoberfest atmosphere with bier, brats and Bavarian pretzels. You may not be traveling in October, but every day is October at the Hofbrauhaus!
Munich is a destination on the Heart of Europe® Circle Tour, Heart of Europe® w/ London, Heart of Europe® Grand, World War II Memorial and the Germany, Austria & Switzerland Tour by Image Tours Inc.
Taking a spare set of clothing in your carry on bag during on an international trip is of utmost importance, especially in the unfortunate event of lost luggage. Losing your luggage can be a major inconvenience, and it can disrupt your travel plans and overall experience.
So you think you are packed and ready to go for all occasions? Shorts…check! Polo-shirt…check! A couple pair of jeans…check! Stain stick and laundry detergent…check?
This square is known for the Old Town, the New Town, Mary’s Column and Carillon, or the Glockenspiel clock. If you guessed the Marienplatz in Munich, Germany.
With every vacation the question arises, how much cash should I take? Do I need more than 1 credit card and/or ATM card?
Passport processing can take as long as 11 weeks* for routine requests and 7 weeks* for expedited service. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get a valid passport before you travel internationally. *May be longer!
This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.
Steeped in history, oozing with grandeur and brimming with breath taking natural beauty, majestic Edinburgh, Scotland is a must-see at any time of year.
This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.
This week in the Travel Chronicles we will be going over a few items you will always want to keep on you while traveling internationally. If you have other items or ideas, send them to info@escapeworld.com. We would love to hear from you.
Spain is widely known for Flamenco music and dance, bullfights, the Andalusian horse, fantastic beaches and lots of sunshine. Today, we will dive into the world of Flamenco!
International airports tend to be the size of small towns, and have many of the same features. Here are just a few ideas to pass the time.