by Bambi Hoyt | Jan 5, 2016 | Europe, Travel Itineraries
Planning a trip to a new destination can be a daunting task, especially if you are heading to a place where you do not speak or read the language. Coming up with hotels, transportation, restaurants, and activities takes time, research, and patience which is not...
by Bambi Hoyt | Aug 3, 2015 | Pun-ny Signs
This week’s Pun-ny sign is straight from Rosario, Argentina where they may have created the world’s best hangover food. Nothing like a Barfy burger, folks – tastes the same coming up as it does going down. La comida es muy...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jul 23, 2015 | Europe, Tips and Tricks
If you ever plan a trip to Deuchland, here are a few tips, tricks, and observations from the Bambi/Michael dynamic duo: Food No hostess for you – almost every restaurant we went to expected you to seat yourself and it is very common to share a table with others. If...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jul 18, 2015 | Pun-ny Signs
In honor of the British Open, this week’s Pun-ny Sign comes straight to you from St. Andrews, Scotland… Nothing like an afternoon stroll down Butts Wynd for a breath of fresh...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jul 11, 2015 | Pun-ny Signs
What are Pun-ny Signs? Pun-ny Signs are pieces of humor scattered in the most unexpected places. They are inappropriate and crude. They are the cheesiest “Dad” joke. They are offensive, yet funny. They are Oompa Loompas and bald jokes. They are...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jun 21, 2015 | Europe
A note to any readers out there – Michael is tired of Bambi having all the fun, so he has decided to write up this blog entry – to make sure he accurately tells the story, Bambi is adding her own anecdotes in italics – readers beware…. Bambi and I woke up later...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jun 21, 2015 | Europe
Germany’s Black Forest is known for cuckoo clocks and for mystical forests that inspired tales such as Hansel and Gretel. While the landscapes and offerings of the many towns of Schwarwald do lend themselves to these legends, there are many other gems in the Black...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jun 3, 2015 | Europe
When I booked our hotel in the Black Forest, I chose Triberg for two reasons – cuckoo clocks and the highest waterfall in Germany. Though we will be staying here for three more days, we planned to spend this first day in town checking out these touristy draws and we...
by Bambi Hoyt | Jun 2, 2015 | Europe
In 1971, Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle was completed in Orlando, FL, a landmark inspired by Germany’s Neuschwanstein Castle. I have been to Disney World a million times and have enjoyed Disney’s vision more times than I can count. Today, I finally get to check off a...
by Bambi Hoyt | May 29, 2015 | Europe
After four nights in the big city of Munich, Michael and I have re-packed our bags and are ready to head into the German countryside. The plan for the day is to hop in the car and drive to Garmisch, which is about an hour and a half away. Once there, we’ll check out...
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