• Namobuddha Beer Hike

    My notion of a Namobuddha beer hike started with a vision of a scenic hike passing through an area of ancient terraced fields. There are many options for that kind…

    Walking About Votice

    In central Bohemia just South of Prague is an area of large rolling hills covered by farms and forests. Nestled…

    Where Yeast Meets West

    When in Bohemia, you are in the cradle of traditional beer brewing. The beers here are outstanding I marvel…

    Český Krumlov – spectacularly scenic

    This small city, situated on a steep, dramatic horseshoe bend of the Vlatava river is spectacularly scenic — no two…

    Pilsen – Plzeň

    Pilsen (Plzeň) was under construction during my visit, but that didn’t keep it from being a picturesque and interesting stop…

    Kutna Hora

    Kutná Hora, founded in the 1100’s, is yet another beautiful, small (population about 20,000) Czech city on the Vrchlice River…

    Workaway for Fun and Adventure

    Workaway.info is a website for matching up people who need help with projects with volunteers. This is an international marketplace…

    Lost in Amerika

    Small town Czech Republic … I’m finding my way along guided by the GPS in my car. I brought a…

    Who would’ve thunk it?

    Arrived in Pilsen, Czech Republic today and my landlady recommended checking out a place that is unique in my experience…

    Relax … Have a Beer

    I have to admit that I enjoy a good beer. My time in Fränkische Schweiz (learn more about this region)…

    This Stop Couchsurfing

    Last stop it was Air B ‘n B that found me a place to stay. This stop I’m trying another…

    Killer B’s

    In northern Bavaria you will find an area known as Fränkische Schweiz … or the Franconian Switzerland if you translate…

    Buns in the Oven

    beepbeepbeepbeep …. beepbeepbeepbeep …. beepbeepbeepbeep …. It’s very dark as I come to semi-consciousness and hit the snooze button. After…