Articles RSS



Get to Know Munich’s Viktualienmarkt

In the heart of Munich lies a feast for the eyes, nose and stomach: the Viktualienmarkt.  Munich’s Viktualienmarkt is not only a tourist attraction, but a bountiful open-air market of food and drink to please even the toughest culinary travel critic. The Viktualienmarkt has been serving locals and travelers alike since 1807. The name takes its origin from the word Viktualien, an old-world word for ...

Continue reading →



A Small Bite of Dessert

A “dessert” is a meal course that usually comes after dinner. While most dessert foods are sweet, some can also be more savory such as a cheese plate, avocado cream or ube ice cream. The word dessert comes from the Old French word, deservir, which means ‘to serve well.”

Continue reading →



How to Make Gourmet Gift Baskets

Gift baskets are a thoughtful gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially when it includes food and drinks! Creating a gourmet gift basket on your own is often times not only more affordable than purchasing a pre-made one, but provides a unique opportunity to truly personalize the basket with the tastes and interests of your recipient.

Continue reading →



The Seven C’s for Learning a Foreign Language

Learning a foreign language is an extremely rewarding way to spend your time. It's definitely more productive than vegging out in front of the TV or aimlessly scrolling through TikTok. There are many reasons for learning another language such as gaining a new perspective on the world, exercising your brain, and meeting new people. For even more reasons, let’s take a look at the “Seven C’s” for learning a new language.

Continue reading →



Staycations: 10 Ways to Make Vacationing at Home Fun

As inflation drags on, gas prices soar, and our 401ks continue to plummet, many US Americans question if jetting off to Disneyland or Hawaii is realistically in the budget. A recent Forbes article reports that US American travelers exploring domestically will spend nearly $7,000 on their vacation while those going abroad will spend over $7,600. Can you afford a travel vacation?

Continue reading →