Dachau Concentration Camp (Munich, Germany)

1 Comment by Mai Lin / October 21, 2007 / Posted in Travel

While on a business trip at Munich, Germany, I decided to arrive a couple of  days early to do side day trips around the city.
I took a quick train to Dachau to visit one of Germany’s concentration camp - Dachau. It’s located 16km or 10 miles north west of Munich. Thanks to German efficiency, the [...]

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Neuschwanstein Castle - Munich, Germany

0 Comment by Mai Lin / October 20, 2007 / Posted in Travel

I did a side day trip out of Munich during my recent business trip to see the ‘Disney inspired ‘Neuschwanstein Castle’. It is a full day trip as the train ride from Munich Central Station is very long. You then have to catch a bus which takes you to the bottom of the castle. You [...]

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Munich, Germany - Currywurst & Beer

0 Comment by Mai Lin / October 20, 2007 / Posted in Food & Wine, Travel

I have regular business trips to Munich, Germany. Although it hasn’t got the nicest local food, I really like the feeling of the city. This is where the old money is. The city’s very nice and clean.
In Germany, cities like Berlin and Munich’s very cosmopolitan which means you can get International food such as pizza, [...]

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Weekend at Madrid, Spain

0 Comment by Mai Lin / October 7, 2007 / Posted in Travel

I spent my weekend at Madrid, Spain. The city is walkable with a very reliable metro. The only thing that you need to watch out are the pick pockets in the Metro (which are typical if you travel in large European cities like Rome, Madrid, Eastern Europe, etc) and the amount of alcohol they put [...]

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Spanish Food 101, Madrid, Spain

0 Comment by Mai Lin / October 7, 2007 / Posted in Food & Wine, Travel

So Ive just came back from Madrid, Spain and I have to say it was awesome! Here is a little Spanish food 101 with some help from a Spanish friend who was also there with me.
Lets start with the drinks:

We gorged on lots of Vermouth. We treat Vermouth like coffee, you have it at 4pm [...]

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Nice blazers at Madrid, Spain

1 Comment by Mai Lin / October 6, 2007 / Posted in Fashion & Shopping, Travel

As I strolled around Madrid, I found this local Spanish boutique that makes very nice shirts and blazers. It’s called The Extreme Collection. As you can see from their website, their blazers are very unique in design and the quality of its details are excellent. Initially, I was shopping there by myself and I had [...]

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Bull Fighting, Madrid - Spain

1 Comment by Mai Lin / October 6, 2007 / Posted in Events, Travel, Wildlife

I love animals and I loath seeing them being butchered. While I am in any country, I am open to trying things and love learning about the countries culture & experiences. Thus lead me to watching the Bull Fights in Spain.
My mates and I headed to Plaza de Toros Las Ventas, the Largest Ring in [...]

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