tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post5369437797934566804..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Guten Tag Germany: Our trip to Munich with a BabyMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-40844972533406226732015-10-13T09:48:54.921-04:002015-10-13T09:48:54.921-04:00Great guide! We were in Munich a couple of years a...Great guide! We were in Munich a couple of years ago and loved it. We weren’t there during Oktoberfest but during summer with our kids. It’s such a wonderful city to use as a base to see the rest of Bavaria too. So true about their very efficient transportation system but it’s also a lovely walking city. Glad you enjoyed your visit too.<br />https://www.dwtltd.com/cheap-flights-to-munichAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045566840239722026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-1738106101229464732013-09-13T11:32:45.503-04:002013-09-13T11:32:45.503-04:00No flea markets?! That's just nutso. :-)
Gla...No flea markets?! That's just nutso. :-)<br /><br />Glad the three of you had a nice holiday!<br />Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-30323119701307804362013-09-11T11:16:16.230-04:002013-09-11T11:16:16.230-04:00Honestly you don't even have to worry about th...Honestly you don't even have to worry about the language barrier. France and Italy are very easy for tourists even if no one spoke English but you will find many, many people there do. Its great to learn a few words if you can but I only speak English and never had any issues anywhere I've gone. You most definitely do not have to speak the language to enjoy your trip.<br /><br />Not sure where in Italy you are going but I thought the Rick Steves guide for Venice was excellent. Ive had his books for a couple of other locations and wasn't as impressed but its hit or miss. Any of the tourist guides will give you the basics.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37478530096012391112013-09-11T11:12:14.985-04:002013-09-11T11:12:14.985-04:00I'm sure you will have a great trip but if I m...I'm sure you will have a great trip but if I may make a suggestion, I would try to limit the scope of your trip to fewer stops (unless you are going for a very long time). The traveling is the worst part IMO.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-62469798846173315092013-09-11T09:50:56.858-04:002013-09-11T09:50:56.858-04:00Like Mindy above, my partner, her sister and I are...Like Mindy above, my partner, her sister and I are planning a trip to Italy and Paris next June. We're excited but I'm super nervous about being in a foreign country mainly because of the language barriers. What resources do you recommend for anyone traveling abroad that cannot learn fluent French and Italian in 1 year? :) I heard the Rick Steve (?) books are great ... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52197246116372760382013-09-10T13:01:36.263-04:002013-09-10T13:01:36.263-04:00My husband and I were planning to travel to Italy,...My husband and I were planning to travel to Italy, Greece & Spain then we found out Baby Max was on his way. This made me feel much less nervous about doing a "big trip" with a baby. Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745637002751977476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69156854747571379842013-09-09T23:15:55.945-04:002013-09-09T23:15:55.945-04:00I grew up in Germany, so your post made me so &quo...I grew up in Germany, so your post made me so "home sick." I can't wait to go back one day and experience it as an adult. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38910267385108971992013-09-09T12:42:49.558-04:002013-09-09T12:42:49.558-04:00I haven't been to Amsterdam in well over a dec...I haven't been to Amsterdam in well over a decade so I'm probably not your best source of information on the comparison but I would think Munich would be a little easier because:<br />a) hotel rates are cheaper so a room with a kitchenette is more in reach from what ive seen - but if you are staying with friends or have an unlimited budget this may be of no consequence to you.<br />b) munich is more south so the weather might be better in germany than it would be in Amsterdam in early spring. <br />c) im not 100% sure about this but from memory, amsterdam streets are mostly cobblestone along and have some required steps to get around the city so it might be harder to navigate with a stroller.<br />d) there were a lot of large, casual eating places in Munich. I feel like all of the restaurants in Amsterdam were smaller and would be harder to stroll into.<br />e) I dont recall many department stores in Amsterdam so changing rooms might be harder to find.<br /><br />That said, I think Amsterdam has a edge over Munich from a parents point of view. Its an extremely walkable city with a great culture. There is more in terms of tourist attractions plus the canals and architecture in the city is more to look at.<br /><br />Long story short: Im guessing Amsterdam would be a great trip and you would never know that Munich was slightly more baby friendly. So either way - you'll have a great time.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11736699493765742072013-09-09T12:16:44.775-04:002013-09-09T12:16:44.775-04:00I spent one day in Munich in high school and have ...I spent one day in Munich in high school and have been itching to go back ever since. I'm looking for a city to bring our baby daughter to around March/April - she will be 8-9 months and this was so helpful! Our favorite parts of any vacation are usually the long walks we take, glad to see that with a baby that probably won't change. <br />Any thoughts on what would be easier with a wee one- Munich or Amsterdam? jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585774854581037963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78642594918906862852013-09-09T09:54:18.423-04:002013-09-09T09:54:18.423-04:00I'm glad you had such a good experience! Munic...I'm glad you had such a good experience! Munich is such a lovely city and it's so fun that your daughter has her first passport stamp!Laura@JourneyChichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03666125309714547644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-68462901538227360832013-09-09T08:35:04.242-04:002013-09-09T08:35:04.242-04:00That's fantastic! I love an unscheduled vacat...That's fantastic! I love an unscheduled vacation. Sometimes no agenda can be liberating! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-38382334378585422722013-09-07T01:34:35.725-04:002013-09-07T01:34:35.725-04:00I just love your travel photography and your two-u...I just love your travel photography and your two-up collages. What a fun trip this must have been. We have traveled to Europe and back with B ever since he was 5 months old and it can be done, but as you mention, it is so different from going by yourself. I have only driving through Munich a couple of times when I lived in Germany for a couple of years many years ago. Sounds like it is a much more happening place now :)Katja | Shift Ctrl Art https://www.blogger.com/profile/14761564950856265914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-53650504422166016002013-09-06T10:34:28.448-04:002013-09-06T10:34:28.448-04:00My husband's family is from Germany and I was ...My husband's family is from Germany and I was born in Frankfurt. I'm so glad that you went there (and hopeful that the flights from there might still be cheap by the time we get to go!).Beka Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510058677533021975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-61119373179902077972013-09-05T22:18:26.075-04:002013-09-05T22:18:26.075-04:00Looks like it was fantastic trip! You guys should...Looks like it was fantastic trip! You guys should win awards for your trip efficiency. I way overpacked for myself when I went to France this summer and I'm sure it would have been beyond ridiculous with a baby. Colleen @ TwoDelightedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885795306592594537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80389333108046373752013-09-05T15:58:48.576-04:002013-09-05T15:58:48.576-04:00That's so great that your first experience wit...That's so great that your first experience with the baby in Europe went well! I love Germany!!!Andi of My Beautiful Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255015430958927483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-16792822134951097682013-09-05T15:39:58.735-04:002013-09-05T15:39:58.735-04:00Sounds wonderful. What a gorgeous shot of your li...Sounds wonderful. What a gorgeous shot of your little one. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-64966254688300712942013-09-05T11:20:36.409-04:002013-09-05T11:20:36.409-04:00My husband and I are dying to get to Germany. Soun...My husband and I are dying to get to Germany. Sounds like a great trip. Don't you love those unexpected finds when you're traveling - an intimate garden, a charming cafe? Our little guy is 3 1/2, but I just wrote a post a few days ago about a trip we took to Portugal. Check it out if you're interested: http://blog.bucklette.com/traveling-with-baby-just-go/Sandy Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024050603169168840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-63068470406793258572013-09-05T11:20:00.733-04:002013-09-05T11:20:00.733-04:00Glad to hear you enjoyed Munich. I lived there for...Glad to hear you enjoyed Munich. I lived there for awhile and absolutely love the city. Makes me homesick!HeatherFeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547187149375143798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11456069929085071762013-09-05T11:02:13.651-04:002013-09-05T11:02:13.651-04:00Great to hear you had a good time. I'm going t...Great to hear you had a good time. I'm going to Munich in October and doing the half marathon- I've never been to Germany so I'm looking forward to it!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187139806941283170noreply@blogger.com