In Germany, even the politicians get into the act during Oktoberfest. The official Oktoberfest celebration is held in Munich, Germany, located in Bavaria. Here, Bavaria’s state governor Guenther Beckstein attends the BILD Wiesn event at Hippodrom beer tent September 25, … More
As those of you who read this blog regularly know, I’ve spent more than my share of time in Germany, most of it in Bavaria. That’s what makes this article all the more painful – it’s a fascinating trip through … More
So, on Saturday the beer moved in to the Oktoberfest, so what more is there to do? Well, on Sunday was the traditional Costume and Marksman’s Parade (Trachten- und Schützenzug), where thousands of individuals in traditional costumes from across the … More
I’ve tried a lot of different beers from a lot of different places, and sometimes it’s easy to get lazy. You order the tried and true, rather than trying something different, and at some point you begin to get a … More
