Beer, Beer & Hike, Belgian Beer, Belgium, Books, Castles, Dinant, Hikes in Belgium, Hiking, World War I, World War II

Beer & Hike: La Croisette de Dinant

January mud and flooding can’t wash away a legendary romance which lives on in Dinant Continue reading Beer & Hike: La Croisette de Dinant

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Beer & Hike: Elfique

Discovering legends in the Amblève river valley Continue reading Beer & Hike: Elfique

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Beer & Hike: Chimay

Getting a lesson on Chimay and a chance encounter with a Charles V historical reference. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Chimay

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Beer & Hike: Brasserie Caracole

Pondering William Wordsworth in a small stretch of Belgian paradise. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Brasserie Caracole

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My BIG Battle of the Bulge Blog Post

Battle of the Bulge sites are plenty in Belgium and Luxembourg. This post points out some of the best. Continue reading My BIG Battle of the Bulge Blog Post

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Beer & Bike: Romantic Rhine

Biking the Romantic Rhine, fulfilling a dream, and indulging in regional myths with a couple classic travel writers. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Romantic Rhine

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Česky Krumlov

One of my favorite cities in Europe helps understand the Sudetenland and carries on its centuries old brewing tradition. Continue reading Česky Krumlov

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German Christmas Market Hopping Pt 4: Würzburg & Berlin

My German Christmas Market Hopping Tour concludes in Würzburg and Berlin where I confront the occasional difficulty of solo traveling. Continue reading German Christmas Market Hopping Pt 4: Würzburg & Berlin

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A brewtiful drive through County Meath

It’s not always about the hike or the bike, sometimes a drive can really be brewtiful, especially in Ireland. Continue reading A brewtiful drive through County Meath

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Beer & Bike: Maredsous and Leffe

Abbey beer starts here in beautiful and tragic Dinant. Take an amazing beer and bike ride thru the world of Leffe and Maredsous. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Maredsous and Leffe