If you have never been to an Octoberfest, you are missing one great celebrations. The first Oktoberfest was held in Bavaria in 1813 to celebrate the marriage of Price Ludwig and it has been going on world wide almost continuously ( with time off for wars) ever since. It became popular in the United States ...
I like to think that I like potato salad but the fact is that I am very picky about my potato salad. I used to only know of potato salad made with mayonnaise and boiled egg and I never really cared for the taste. Add to that, several years ago I developed acid reflex and ...
Castles are common in Europe. Over the centuries, rulers across the continent sought to display their wealth and power by constructing great works of architectural splendor. Many castles began their lives as defensive fortifications, keeping the rulers safe from attack. Over the centuries, as the instruments of war evolved, castles became less reliable to fend ...
One of the best travel destinations in Germany is Berlin. Berlin is best known for parties in their big city. If you love to travel to big cities to party than this is the place for you. Berlin is the capitol of Germany and offers travelers a promise in the fun department. Another wonderful place ...
Once again, my husband Bill was kind enough to take me with him on a recent business trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. This little town, popularly known as simply Garmisch, hosts the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, a place where members of the U.S. military and certain government officials can go for rest and relaxation. The Edelweiss ...
I have had the great good fortune to travel to Germany two times. While I have loved almost everything about these trips, I wanted to share my very favorite destination with you – Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria (southern Germany). If you are ever in Germany, make sure to visit this castle. Even if you never ...
It’s almost time to don your lederhosen and grab your beer steins for Oktoberfest. Do you have all your party plans in place yet? If not, you may want to check out a few of my Oktoberfest decorating ideas. Each decorating idea mentioned is one that I have used myself during my years as a ...
Wheat beer is a category of beer that encompasses a wide range of very diverse beers. Though many different varieties exist and wheat beers can be found across the world, I will be focusing on the German wheats. German wheat beers hold a special place in my heart, as they were the first “real beers” ...
Munich, in the heart of Bavaria, celebrates Christmas in charming German style. Munich is located in beautiful surroundings. Munich is north of the Alps, where the famous fairytale castle Neuschwanstein is nestled among the mountains. Munich is one of the Bavarian cities on what is referred to as “The Romantic Road”, and is a romantic ...
