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Experience Starkbierzeit in Bavaria: Beer Culture and Celebrations
March in Bavaria marks the return of the Doppelbock—rich, dark beers designed by monks to “soothe the soul” during Lent. Discover the difference between Starkbierzeit and Oktoberfest. Journey to the…Azores Impressions
Where do Azores impressions come from? Where do any impressions come from? I think they start with expectations. I came…Beer Culture in the Azores
The beer culture in the Azores is fairly limited. That’s not to say that there isn’t plenty of beer being…Seven Day Hikes in the Archipelago of the Azores
The Azores are without a doubt a great place to hike in beautiful landscapes augmented by interesting culture and history…Carrizo Plain Super Bloom
Chances are if you’re reading this you’ve heard that Southern California is experiencing a “super bloom” this year. This is…Cactus League Roadtrip
March is Cactus League roadtrip time. Every year in the month of March since 1947 major league baseball teams have convened…Beer Walking in Lisbon
While walking around Lisbon (or any other city for that matter) I figured that there were some good beer culture experiences…Lisbon Impressions
What makes a city a great place to visit? That’s fun to think about. A great city oozes history, presents…The Trail of Ten Volcanoes
On the island of Faial in the Azores archipelago is a distinctive hike from the top of the island to…Munich Breweries Big and Small
Of the hundreds of breweries in Bavaria you would think that there would be lots of them in Munich –…Beer Hikes Around Munich
Hiking and beer go together swimmingly no matter where you are if you ask me. If you happen to be…Island Trek in the Azores
“To awaken in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world” — Freya Stark I wake…













