Author: Roaming Numeral
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Oktoberfest Hotel Review- Hotel Seibel
In my Oktoberfest post, I mentioned that staying in a hotel close to Theresienwiese was the best decision I made when planning my trip to the festival- and I stand by it! The idea of navigating a new public transit system while five liters deep is actual nightmare material. Hotels in the city around this…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Munich’s Oktoberfest
Hi, it’s me- the first timer. I visited Oktoberfest for the very first time in 2024. I researched a lot before I went and I had a blast during my visit, but I am by no means an expert on Oktoberfest. Instead I aim to provide a guide about things that I wish I’d known…
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Colorado National Monument Is A Total Sleeper Hit
Having only stopped at Colorado National Monument as part of a longer road trip, I was surprised by how much I ended up enjoying this Colorado gem! Although not technically one of the famous 63 National Parks, this National Monument is still serviced by the National Parks Service, and visitors will find a lot of…
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Visiting Drottningholm Palace
If there’s one thing about traveling Americans can agree on, its our love of baroque and palaces. Listen- we don’t have that at home! Drottningholm Palace as it appears today was built in the late 17th century and was regularly used as the summer residence for the Swedish Royal Court. Its popularity stands today and…
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Hotel Review: Stockholm- Downtown Camper by Scandic
Much like the name implies, the Downtown Camper has a fresh and fun outdoor camping theme- pretty unique when it comes to a central hotel! Just a ten minute walk from Gamla Stan and twelve minute walk from Stockholm Central Station (where the very expedient Arlanda Express deposits you on the way from the airport),…
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Museum Highlight- Museum of the City of New York
When visiting New York, one thinks of the classics; the Empire State Building, Broadway, Times Square. All touristic locations that see few locals. From music to art to movies, New York City’s cultural impact cannot be denied. There’s a reason people travel to the city from all corners of the world! The Museum of the…
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Museum Highlight- The Frick Collection
Once again open to visitors after five years of renovation, the Frick Collection manages to hold its own amongst the powerhouses of NYCs Museum Mile. The collection hs about 1500 pieces displayed in the beautiful Frick Mansion, though only about 500 are on display at any given time. The original collection belonged to Henry Clay…
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Museum Highlight- Neue Galerie
Nestled in a Louis XIII style townhouse along New York City’s Museum Mile, the Neue Galerie is a great option for those looking to dive into the world of hyper-specific art collections. The Neue Galerie is a powerhouse of Austrian and German Expressionist art- though the pièce de résistance is assuredly Gustav Klimt’s, Portrait of…
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5-Day Itinerary of Guadeloupe
Day One Welcome to Guadeloupe! You’ve probably arrived into the Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport. Once you make your way through Customs, follow the signs to pick up your pre-booked rental car. Most rental cars are a short shuttle away from the airport. Once you pick up your car, head to your hotel- I recommend staying at…
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A Primer On Guadeloupe- Know Before You Go
When I was planning my trip to Guadeloupe, I was basing a lot of my travel itinerary on photos I’d seen online- the best way to plan a trip, really! Although Guadeloupe is a popular destination amongst French tourists, it was a lot more mysterious coming from the US. In fact, most of my friends…