I spent a few days in Munich for Oktoberfest.  I’m not entirely sure I would recommend it - especially to someone traveling alone on a budget - but I did enjoy walking around the fairground at night taking pictures and dodging all the drunken people.  The grounds containing the large brewing tents (where beer and traditional German food are served) is also filled with rides, games, stands selling sausages and souvenirs, and gingerbread stands!  The gingerbread looked delicious, thick and brown with cute German sayings frosted on (my favorite was “My Frog.”) (more…)