There’s something really special about the first weekend of Oktoberfest. Even though the first keg isn’t tapped and the tents don’t start pouring steins until after noon on Saturday, this is the weekend that Munich truly comes alive. Plus, this is the weekend where you can have your cake, err—stein—and drink it too!Read More
Sure, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Beer Fest, but there is so much more to do and see than just the inside of a tent and the bottom of a stein. Make sure you take in the traditional ceremonies, take a spin on the rides, eat your way through all of the traditional Bavarian delicacies,...Read More
By Kathleen Watz Springfest Aka the Oktoberfest of the Spring. Springfest or Frühlingsfest (the fest’s name in German) is sometimes referred to as Oktoberfest’s little bro. While it is not as popular as Oktoberfest, it can be argued that it is equally just as good, & some may even say better. Here are some reasons...Read More
The beer will be flowing all day and night when you attend Springfest in Munich, but don’t forget that as delicious as the amber liquid is, German cuisine is just as good. Plus you need to line your stomach, right? To prepare you for the kind of food you can look forward to at Springfest, we’ve...Read More
By Chas Ellis Well hey there friend, looks like you just booked a trip to Springfest. You are probably stoked out of your mind and can’t wait to drink with your friends in a giant beer tent. What could be easier than that?! Hold it. That was a test, and you failed. You can’t just go...Read More
Dirndl? Check. Lederhosen? Check. Tickets to the biggest beer festival in the world? CHECK. Congratulations, you are one of the roughly six million people who has decided to attend the biggest and oldest Volkfest in all of Europe: Oktoberfest! Even better, you’ve decided to go all out at STOKETOBERFEST, camping the whole weekend. If you haven’t...Read More
What started as a mere wedding reception for a German prince some 200 years ago turned into Oktoberfest, an annual fall festival known to be the biggest party in the world. If you don’t believe us, check the numbers: the festival serves almost six million guests (and over seven million liters of beer) every year. There’s...Read More
By Neva Andrews There’s only one thing better than a cocktail at the end of a hard day’s sightseeing — a cocktail in a fancy rooftop bar. The views from this new breed of European hotel rooftop bar are so good, you could even call your afternoon drinks sightseeing. These chic rooftops are taking European cities’ nightlife...Read More
By Neva Andrews There’s only one thing better than a cocktail at the end of a hard day’s sightseeing — a cocktail in a fancy rooftop bar. The views from this new breed of European hotel rooftop bar are so good, you could even call your afternoon drinks sightseeing. These chic rooftops are taking European cities’ nightlife...Read More
The idea of packing the right amount and right type of belongings can be very daunting when you prepare to venture to another country for several months. If you’re anything like me, you are somewhat convinced that each article of clothing you own will experience major FOMO if it doesn’t take the trip across the...Read More
By: Sophie Morgan We all know that Christmas celebrations are different in countries abroad. Across Europe, every country has its own unique traditions. In different parts of Germany, Advent is a four week celebration beginning in November to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Christmas crib is seen in many parts of Italy as well...Read More
