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Where to Stay in Munich – Editor’s Picks

Munich is a warmhearted Bavarian city, with a grand array of hotels from which to choose. Where to stay in Munich is a question we get asked quite frequently from our readers. We’d like to offer our suggestions for hotels in Munich at every price-point. Where to Stay in Munich – Best Munich Neighborhoods to Stay …

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Best Pubs in Western and Central Europe (well…some of them!)

Usually, the thought of a tasty, ice cold brew at the end of a long trek is what keeps even the most intrepid traveler fueled and focused when life on the road gets a little hard going. Thankfully, pretty much everywhere you go in Europe you’re up to your waist in world-class brew, and better …

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A Guide to German Beer

  German beer has taken on a mythical quality both within that country and across the world. Many non-German beers claim to be brewed based on the specifications of the Reinheitsgebot ( or purity law), a beer regulatory standard in place since the fifteenth century. Many people have taken to very specific types of German …

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Tasty Munich Cuisine and Restaurant Recommendations

Cuisine of Southern Germany The cuisine of southern Germany capitalizes on abundant natural resources and temperate climates to produce incomparable gastronomic delights. The distinctive cuisine of the south, especially the Black Forest, is renowned throughout the world. Regional specialties from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg include Leberkase; a kind of meat loaf made of minced beef and …

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German Christmas Markets: A World of Christmas Magic

During the Holidays, Germany reveals its most magical side. More than 2,500 German Christmas markets invite you to share in the joy of the Christmas season and enter into Germany’s festive spirit. If you want to enjoy these enchanting markets, you will need to plan ahead. In October and even sooner, tour companies roll out …

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