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Beer & Hike: 3-Schténg and Charlemagne

Charlemagne, plenty of mud, and discovering the story of a neutral territory where Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands meet. Continue reading Beer & Hike: 3-Schténg and Charlemagne

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Beer & Hike: Brasserie de Bellevaux

Another December, another trip to Battle of the Bulge country. This time I take a closer look at the complex history of eastern Belgium. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Brasserie de Bellevaux

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Beer & Hike: Abbaye du Val-Dieu

Kicking my Christmas holiday season off with a hike around the only real Belgian abbey beer brewery. Continue reading Beer & Hike: Abbaye du Val-Dieu

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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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Christmas & War in the Eifel: Monschau & Bad Münstereifel

Experiencing Christmas Markets and World War II sites in the Eifel Region. Continue reading Christmas & War in the Eifel: Monschau & Bad Münstereifel

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Brewtiful Berlin

Taking a look at 19th century German mentality and then deciding how Berlin ranks among Germany’s great beer cities. Continue reading Brewtiful Berlin

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Brewtiful Prague, Part 2

Prague has enough beer pilgrimages for a sequel. Continue reading Brewtiful Prague, Part 2

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Beer & Bike: Frans Hals – Jopen – Het Uiltje

Discovering the revival of Haarlem’s one rich brewing tradition and its most famous resident, Frans Hals. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Frans Hals – Jopen – Het Uiltje

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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