The BMW Museum is located in the sprawling BMW complex in Munich, Germany complete with show rooms, restaurants, cafes, and even an ice climbing wall. I learned that BMW actually started out making airplane engines in 1916. Their first road vehicle was a motorcycle in 1923, followed by cars in 1928. The museum showcases more …
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Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and situated on the River Vltava in central Bohemia. We were first off to Prague Castle, which according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². Castle Guards stand in British fashion at …
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Bratislava, Slovakia
Arriving in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, was like taking a trip back in time to the 1980′s Soviet Union. Bratislava, much like Budapest, is divided by the River Danube following through the middle of the city. Driving from Vienna, we came upon the rows and rows of the Communist era gray concrete apartment buildings …
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Weekend in Wien
Vienna, or Wien in German, is the capital of the Republic of Austria. Blessed with sunshine and a clear blue sky, we got checked into our hotel and headed out to explore the city. The Museum Quarter was a short 10 minute walk from our hotel and the heart of the city. Formally the Imperial …
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Taking Advantage of a Long Layover in London
When British Airways canceled part of my flight to the US, they booked a very early flight from Venice to London Gatwick to remedy the situation. This left me with 9 hours from when I arrived until my flight to Chicago from London Heathrow. Since I had to transport myself from one airport to the …
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