Lake Maschsee, Hanover, Germany
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We are planning a whirlwind trip around Europe and in the final planning stages. I’ve put together the top things to do in Cologne, Germany to keep our friends organized. Based on my research, Cologne is most famous for: We plan to explore the Altstadt, Cologne’s Old Town area. Altstadt is filled with cobblestone alleyways with restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and cafes. Another option is to take a stroll or cruise on the Rhine River and take in all the architecture. The Kölner Seilbahn, or cable car, is a fun way to cross the Rhine River and enjoy stunning panoramic views…
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Marriott Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand
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Flying business class to Thailand on points with United and Thai airlines.
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When we embarked on the long journey from the midwest to SE Asia, our flight plans included an 11 hour layover in Frankfurt, Germany. This was perfect timing, as it allowed us to explore the Christmas markets! We arrived in Frankfurt 9:35 AM (11hr/20min connection) and our flight to Bangkok didn’t leave until 8:55 PM that night. Upon arriving in Frankfurt we were able to visit the Lufthansa lounge to change and freshen up. We then ventured out and found one of the luggage storage centers at the Frankfurt airport to check our carry-on bags for the day. There are…
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Some travelers like to really immerse themselves into another country or culture when traveling. Others like to keep moving and hit as many places as possible. When we embarked on our first big trip to SE Asia, we never imagined we’d ever be able to return, so we did a little bit of both. How did this trip come to fruition? We had been saving hotel and airline miles for years and had dabbled in “travel hacking”. Travel hacking is a slang term for using credit card bonuses and points for free travel. At one point I did some blogger…
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Let’s talk Bucket Lists. We all have them, those secret scrolls scribbled with dreams yet to chase, mountains yet to climb, and cultures yet to embrace. They’re our bucket lists, those tantalizing to-do lists filled with experiences that promise to ignite our souls and leave us breathless. But how often do we stop daydreaming and actually do the things that make our hearts skip a beat? From Dream to Do: Unearthing Your Bucket List’s Potential Life has a way of bogging us down in routines and responsibilities. The daily grind can leave our bucket lists gathering dust and long forgotten…