Arena Stage – A New (Money-Saving) Deal
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One of my favorite Washington, DC theaters, Arena Stage, is offerings a special deal for one day only — Tickets to 7 upcoming show for only $25.00 per ticket.
Starting midnight Thursday, Nov. 13 through midnight Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, ALL TICKETS for only $25.00 each for the remaining 7 plays in the season will be available .
Tickets are available for the first week of performances only, so act fast. These tickets offer theater-goers up to 60% off standard Arena Stage ticket prices. ...
November 11th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Performing Arts - Theater & Dance, The Arts, Washington DC
Honor Veterans Across American Today
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Veterans Day is the one day each year Americans can honor the service and sacrifices of the American soldier.
Originally called Armistice Day, November 11th, commemorates the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. The “Great War” formally ended 90 years ago today, on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. Sadly, news of the wars end did not reach many non-European fighting fronts due to poor communications, notably across Africa, for up to two weeks....
November 11th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, History & Information, holiday, memorials, Monuments & Memorials, Washington DC
Submit Your Best Vacation Photo to Travel Photo Daily
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The summer vacation season is long over, and fall colors are exploding all over the country.
So how would you like to see your travel or vacation photo featured on my other blog, Travel Photo Daily?
Do you have a few great photos of a great vacation to an exciting international city? Did your last vacation include a stop at some exotic tropical island? Did you stay home and enjoy some some fun local activities? Or did you rough it and explore some of the best nature has to offer?
Whichever...
November 5th, 2008 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, travel photo
I’ve Voted – Have You?
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I voted today (mailed in my absentee ballot)!
Have you? The polls here in Washington are open from 7 am to 8 pm.
If you have questions, you can check online with the Secretary of State’s Office, or call the Voter Information Hotline at (800) 448-4881.
Photo credit: Wikimedia, public domain
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November 4th, 2008 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, election, Olympia, politics, Sound Like a Local - Local "speak"
Oktoberfest Tents– So many to choose from!
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So now that the first week of Oktoberfest is officially over, we are embarking onto our second week. I personally went out to the Oktoberfest and scouted out these tents so that I would be knowledgeable enough to give you a brief run down on what these tents are all about! Below you can find information on the most popular Oktoberfest tents and how to ensure that you are able to enjoy them!
The Schottenhammel is one of my favorite tents and where the party animals should scout out for. With traditional...
September 27th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, Events, guide, help, oktoberfest, tents, tip
Oktoberfest: 9 Days and Counting!!!
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Hello Everyone!
Okoberfest is only 9 days away! 9 short, little days until you’re singing with the locals, drinking maß after maß of delicious Bavarian beer as you chow down on all the goodies! The Oktoberfest takes place at the Theresienweisen and is a mix of beer tents, carnival rides, games and food stands. Now, if you’re planning on getting into the tents, I suggest getting there to wait in line at around 10am or so as doors open at 11am. Some people get there even earlier, but...
September 11th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, carnival, check list, History & Information, money, oktoberfest, trip planning
Ask Noka….about anything!
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I received a forwarded email from my boss at Planeteye (hey Mark!) from someone who recently moved to Munich and had some questions. So I thought, “Maybe there are more people out there who have questions about Munich that I haven’t covered in my posts and they’re just dying out there without me to help them”.
Well, I’m giving you a voice!
I opened an email account just for you lovely readers out there to ask questions, suggest topics, or give feedback! After reviewing...
August 28th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, answers, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, help, History & Information, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, noka, Outdoors & Recreation, questions, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, The Arts, Tours
Oktoberfest: 23 days and counting!
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Ok people, Oktoberfest is right around the corner so I hope that you’ve got something in the works in terms of a place to stay and even better yet— appropriate attire!
Alright, hotels. Book one yet? I’d get started! Most likely, many of the “cheap deals” that you may be looking for are booked by now. Don’t take my word as the golden rule, look around to see if you can find anything near the Wiesn (where the festivities take place) or city center. If you’re...
August 28th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, oktoberfest, trains, trip planning
Oktoberfest is coming…START PLANNING!
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You may think that it is a bit too early to be planning for Oktoberfest, but in actuality, it’s about time to start booking! Hotels all around Munich book up way in advance, and of course, flight prices will skyrocket.
Book your hotel…TODAY. Check out the various hostels, pensions, hotels etc as there are many many many in the city. If you want to go for your standard Marriot or Holiday Inn, that’s fine, but note that their prices will be higher than normal. Take any web browser...
July 10th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, dirndls, Events, hostels, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, oktoberfest, Shopping, trip planning
Smoking Party at Hotel l’Europe
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Hotel l’Europe with fin-de-siecle charm is located right in the centre of Amsterdam. Rooms are large and luxurious and well-furnished. That is what I would expect at € 420 per night. Liveried staff and the red carpet on the pavement will make you feel like a celebrity. Be there on 27th June, not to stay in a luxurious room but to sit on the attractive riverside terrace and watch people blow their last.
Hotel l’Europe organises on 27th June a farewell smoking party. Guests will be pampered....
June 25th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements
Open Tuinen dagen / Open Garden Days
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The large back gardens of canal houses are well-kept secrets. Once a year these secrets are revealed when many gardens are open to the public.
In the 17th and 18th centuries these gardens were mainly decorative. They were meant to be looked at not to sit in or to work in. Gardeners kept them in shape. The flowers, plants and trees had to look their best in the winter months because this was the time of year that the owners lived in their town houses. The rest of the year they enjoyed life in their...
June 19th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Family Friendly, Outdoors & Recreation
A Quickie Guide to German Beer
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If you’re in Germany, especially Munich, you’re going to be at the center of one of the greatest beer cultures in the world. So, as someone who may not know as much about beer as the Germans surrounding me, I found it helpful to know a little bit about what I was tasting.
There are four main categories of beers: Starkbier, Helles, Pilz and Weissbier.
Starkbier is known for being incredibly heavy, pratically a meal in itself. Monks in Munich created Starkbier so that they would be able...
June 16th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, german beer, helles, History & Information, pilz, starkbier, weissbier
Lost in Translation
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The other day my boyfriend and I were going to have dinner at one of our favorite traditional Bavarian restaurants. As we were standing and looking for a table, a few angry American tourists who over heard us speaking English, came over and began to huff about how the service was terrible and how they would advise no one to ever eat there again. Now the thing is, I know that this place would ruffle the feathers of tourists who aren’t used to the Bavarian directness. Here are a few cultural...
June 9th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, cultural differences, History & Information, Restaurants & Bars, rudeness, tips, train, translation, transportation
Vlaggetjesdag: the First Herring of the Season
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Yesterday the first barrel of nieuwe haring was auctioned at €55.000. This year the proceeds will go to psychological healthcare. Every year another charity benefits.
The first herring of the season is known as Hollandse nieuwe, groene haring or maatjesharing. From today, fishmongers are allowed to advertise this fish using one of these three names which indicates that the herring is still young. This salty delicacy can be savoured at any herring cart. Fork out €1.80, coat the herring with chopped...
June 4th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, Family Friendly, herring, News, Outdoors & Recreation, scheveningen
Amsterdam Tattoo Convention 30 May – 1 June
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If you’re crazy about tattoos, don’t miss the Amsterdam Tattoo Convention held from 30 May – 1 June. Artists will show that tattoo is a form of art and not a mutilation of the body.
This year’s theme is South Pacific Tiki culture. Polynesian artists will demonstrate the art of tattoo of their region. But also artists from Japan, New Zealand, Brazil, Vietnam, Tonga and Japan will demonstrate their style and expertise. Visitors may draw inspiration from their work or make an...
May 18th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, festival, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, News
World Book Market
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On Sunday 18 May a fifteen-kilometre book trail zigzags through Amsterdam from Geldersekade to the Amstel river. The streets are lined with bookstalls and thousands of books: old books, new books and almost new books, books to buy and books to leaf through, books to hate and books to love.
The World Book Market is from 10.00 – 17.00
The route is as follows: Geldersekade, Nieuwmarkt, Kloveniersburgwal, St Antoniebreestraat, Zuiderkerkhof, Jodenbreestraat, Zwanenburgwal, Waterlooplein and Amstel.
Geldersekade:...
May 17th, 2008 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Family Friendly, festival, News
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