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What It’s Like on Germany’s Tallest Mountain: There’s Beer
I live for winter weekends. Cruising down the ski slopes, the brisk air whipping at my face makes me feel alive (and toasting my active day at après-ski makes me feel accomplished). However, it’s hard to beat warm days filled with nature hikes, waterfalls and crystalline lakes. But I found a place where you can have it all in the same day. Germany’s jaw-dropping Bavaria is one of the most active regions I’ve ever experienced. It certainly offers variety, boasting the country’s tallest ski res
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Hidden Gems: The Most Charming European Villages You’ve Never Heard of
The simplicity and charm of European villages are what have so many travelers skipping major cities to explore these gorgeous, slower-paced gems. To show off the beauty of these under-the-radar spots, Yahoo Travel asked Instagram inspiration gurus @BeautifulDestinations to offer up the most popular small towns in Europe with its followers (based on geo-tagging data). The results have given us a serious case of wanderlust! Let Yahoo Travel inspire you every day.
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This Is the Coolest Way to See Vienna: A Polaroid Tour
You just need to visit one of the oldest amusement parks in the world — with a Polaroid camera. In Vienna, both of these things are possible, thanks to tour company PolaWalk, which offers a guided walk through Vienna’s 250-year-old Wurstelprater amusement park, complete with a Polaroid camera rental and a pack of instant film that lets you see the historic site through a very different lens.
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Prost! Munich's Most Authentic Beer Hall
Looking for an authentic beer hall experience in Munich? Try the Augustiner brewery rather than the famous Hofbräuhaus. (Illustration: Augustiner Brau)
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9 Secrets of the Real Sleeping Beauty Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is Germany’s most famous castle, but you probably recognize it as belonging to Sleeping Beauty. In the real world, the fairytale centerpiece of the Disneyland theme park was inspired by the home of Bavarian monarch King Ludwig II. He wasn’t a cartoon, but he was definitely cartoonish. If this magical castle looks familiar, it might be because it was the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.
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10 Ways To Feel Rich on the Cheap in Berlin
Get the most bang for your buck in beautiful Berlin. Luxury travel usually comes with very high prices, but to feel rich even if you don’t have a platinum credit card, head to Berlin. In the two decades since the Berlin Wall came down, the city has been revived and rebuilt, with a resurgence of five-star hotels, elegant restaurants, and compelling cultural centers.
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From an Underwater Bar to One 30,000 In the Air: World's Best Bars for Thrill-Seekers
Most people recognize Skybar at Lebua Hotel from the movie Hangover 2, and with good reason: The oval island bar connected by a bridge-way literally floats in the Bangkok sky at 820 feet high. The 360-degree views are extraordinary as the glittery streets of Bangkok sprawl below (if you dare to look down!), and the cocktails here are considered some of the best in the city. Despite the bachelor-party-gone-wild reputation, Skybar is quite chic and elegant (strict dress code, expensive drinks in
