Episode 1 Review. Sharing the experience of missing a flight, losing luggage, and reviewing a 1-night stay in Vienna, Austria

Episode 2 Review. Where is the horizon? Oh, there it is at "Lyon".

Episode 3 Review. One day in Geneva (Geneva Switzerland)

Review of Episode 4. Once upon a time in Lausanne, Switzerland

*** This review is based on my personal experience and expenses. I hope it will be helpful for your travel planning. I will gradually share more detailed reviews in the future.

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Continuing from our previous exploration of Lausanne, the next morning I booked a flight with Eurowings to Munich, Germany. I made the reservation about a month in advance through their website. The ticket price was around 3000 per seat, which was quite affordable, making it a time-saving option.

We took the train from Geneva train station directly to Geneva Airport. It was very convenient and took less than 10 minutes.

The journey from Geneva to Munich took approximately two hours, arriving at München-Flughafen Airport. We traveled into the city by train, reaching the main train station, Hauptbahnhof. The station's grandeur was immediately apparent. Initially, I felt overwhelmed by the crowds and numerous shops, unsure of the exit leading to our hotel. After a brief moment of disorientation, we located the exit, realizing the hotel was only a short walk away.

I forgot to mention the train ticket into the city. From the airport, I bought a group ticket. This ticket is very worthwhile for group travel. If I remember correctly, it should not exceed 5 people. Just buy a group ticket. The price includes 5 people for only 23.9 euros. In fact, if you come with 2 people, buying this ticket is also worthwhile. I stayed at the Regent Hotel, located next to the Hauptbahnhof central train station. The view is amazing (the lower right picture is a picture on the Metro train in Munich, which is quite old, kind of vintage haha).

Please take a picture of the front of the hotel again (it was raining yesterday).

On the first day, when it was drizzling, we checked in, left our luggage, and found a pizzeria near the hotel. When the rain stopped, we started our sightseeing. Let's start with the Munich Residenz district. I took the subway to Odeonsplatz station (actually, most of the attractions in Munich are within walking distance, but since I had a day ticket, I took the subway to save time).

Strolling along the path, I arrived at Marienplatz Square. However, the sky was overcast with clouds, making the atmosphere gloomy. Additionally, a mini concert was taking place for Labor Day, adding to the slight chaos. Despite the commotion, the music was quite enjoyable and impressive.

The resulting image is as shown. Even though the sky was pitch black, it still turned out beautifully. (But tomorrow will be sunny, so I'll take another picture then.)

The next destination I will take you to is the Englischer Garten, a very large public park in Munich. Take the subway to Giselastraße station and open Google Maps. Walk about 300-400 meters to reach the front entrance. (Actually, it's very big, there are many entrances.)

This place is perfect for people who want to relax and unwind. It's incredibly green and lush, with a large lawn and adorable little ducks waddling around to greet visitors. It's absolutely amazing.

Waking up to another day in Munich, I had one thing on my mind: German pork knuckle. Of course, we couldn't resist bringing our trusty seafood dipping sauce, as most dishes here are generously doused in gravy. While the gravy is perfectly palatable, a touch of seafood sauce never hurts. I'm taking you to Augustiner Bräustuben (easily found on Google Maps).

We arrived at the restaurant at 10:00 am sharp, just as it opened. We were ready to indulge, and we did! Our order included pretzels with an unknown, but very affordable, beer; half a Bavarian roast duck; sausages; a meatloaf hamburger; and, of course, German pork knuckle. Every dish was generously drizzled with gravy. It was the most delicious meal of our European trip. The pork knuckle was incredibly crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. We finished with a blueberry soufflé, which took 20-30 minutes to prepare (as stated on the menu). It actually took that long, so if you're interested, order it in advance.

After a satisfying meal, I walked to the Karlstor Gate, which leads to many of the city's main attractions, including shopping areas, department stores, markets, and churches.

Across from the Karlstor is this building. The buildings here are all quite similar. At first, it was exciting to see them, but after several days of sightseeing, I've become accustomed to the sight.

A short walk brought me to St. Michael Kirche, where I decided to pay a visit.

Marienplatz on a clear day. Truly magnificent! The intricate details of the buildings are truly impressive.

A band plays music for tourists passing by in front.

Continue walking straight ahead and you will see the Old Town Hall of Munich, Altes Rathaus. Turn right and you will find the Viktualienmarkt. This market sells fresh produce, similar to a farmers market in our country.

Next, I will take you to the Deutsches Museum. Due to the large number of photos, I have separated them into another review. Please stay tuned.