Exploring the Christmas markets of Austria and Bavaria

Exploring the Christmas markets of Austria and Bavaria

Fairy-tale streets lined with scrumptious goodies and wholesome beverages await you in Europe this holiday season. From the snow-topped mountains of Bavaria, to musical Salzburg and striking Neuschwanstein castle, Disney’s inspiration for Cinderella’s own castle,...
Beyond Munich: The surprising origins of Oktoberfest foods

Beyond Munich: The surprising origins of Oktoberfest foods

More than six million people flock to Munich each fall to take part in Oktoberfest, the annual 16-day celebration of Bavarian culture. Fitting then that Oktoberfest food (think sausage, cabbage and finger-licking Bavarian pastries) is also an international phenomenon,...
The Best Trips to Take Around Oktoberfest

The Best Trips to Take Around Oktoberfest

Quite possibly the greatest beer event on the planet, Oktoberfest attracts thousands of suds-loving visitors to Germany each year. But while many people book direct flights to Munich, too few take the opportunity to explore beyond the city’s bustling biergartens. A...