Munich Oktoberfest for Beginners
“It seems you have almonds, over there.” Andre belches and leans over to view the end of the bench. “What …
Liquid bread in the Bayreuth Brewery Museum
„We have the highest density of breweries in the world!“ Michael, our guide, takes regional pride in the area’s beer …
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Budget: Part 4 Overview – Europe / Austria
We have returned to Europe for the summer. During the hiking season we went to Austria for sightseeing, hiking, climbing …
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A little sugar in my bowl: in the Rosenthal porcelain museum
„But how does the cavity get into the “Maria” sugar bowl, then?,“ smiles the attendant with the bleached 1980s haircut. …
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Klösterreich – in the monasteries of old Austria
“But it’s quite reasonable,” the salesclerk in the Austrian monastery of St. Florian defends the high entrance fees. “Just 7 …
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Rolling along the banks of the Blue Danube: the cycling trail
„Oh yes, the church up there on the hill above the Danube: We have just been there, it’s so beautiful!” …
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Visiting Tyrol, with the magic of football or without
“Ochen sladka, very sweet,” says the Russian girl opposite us merrily and takes another swig from her bottle of peach-passion …
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Always Coca Cola… in the Coca Cola World in Atlanta
“Yeah, that’s a good one, you like it?“ The boy nods and pushes the lever at the height of his …
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Star gazing in the Southern Sky of Chile
“This is the best place to be, really!” Ruiz sounds like the proud owner of a particularly convenient lot that …
The Devil in the Cellar: a winery visit in Chile
More than 40 cars stand in the visitor parking area in the countryside in Chile. “Tour parking,“ states the sign …
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