Grindelwald, Hikes in Switzerland, Hiking, Jungfrau Region, Mountain Hiking, Switzerland

Eiger Trail Update 2019

Every summer brings the opportunity and excitement to make my annual pilgrimage to Switzerland, particularly the Jungfrau Region, for another … Continue reading Eiger Trail Update 2019

Amsterdam, Art, Beer, Belgium, Books, Drunken Masterpieces, Netherlands

Drunken Masterpieces: Rijksmuseum

A trip through the Rijksmuseum has me questioning what’s the difference between a Berkemeyer and a Roemer beer glass? Continue reading Drunken Masterpieces: Rijksmuseum

Abbey Beer, Beer, Beer & Bike, Belgian Beer, Belgium, Biking, Biking in Belgium, Binche, Books

Beer & Bike: Binchoise, Abbaye d’Aulne and Bonne Esperance

Visiting a couple of the lesser known but beautiful beer abbeys of Belgium. Continue reading Beer & Bike: Binchoise, Abbaye d’Aulne and Bonne Esperance

Art, Beer, Beer & Bike, Biking, Biking in the Netherlands, Haarlem, Netherlands, Netherlands Beer, World War II

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

Beer, Beer & Hike, Franconia, German Beer, Germany, Gräfenberg, Hikes in Germany, Hiking, Thuisbrunn, Weißenohe

Fünf Seidla Steig (Five Brewery Hike)

If Beer and Bike is a thing, why not Beer and Hike? Franconian Switzerland in Germany has some of the best Beer and Hike opportunities starting with the Fünf Seidla Stieg, the official Five Brewery Hike. Continue reading Fünf Seidla Steig (Five Brewery Hike)

Bacharach, Beer, Beer & Bike, Biking, Biking in Germany, Bingen am Rhein, Books, Boppard, Castles, German Beer, Germany, Koblenz, St. Goar, Wine, World War II

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

Art, Beer, Belgian Beer, Berlin, Drunken Masterpieces, Germany, Haarlem, Netherlands, Netherlands Beer

Drunken Masterpieces: Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Contemplating proverbs in Berlin’s Gemäldegalerie where naturally I bump into Frans Hals. Continue reading Drunken Masterpieces: Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Beer, Belgian Beer, Belgium, Books, Breweries and Pubs, Brussels

Brewtiful Brussels

A hike around Brussels best beer-related spots which would make Charles of Lorraine proud. Continue reading Brewtiful Brussels

Beer, England, Hikes in Wales, Hiking, Wales, Welsh Beer

Hike the Brewtifulworld: Mount Snowdon

Hiking the tallest mountain in Wales and learning that the Welsh weather can be a big tease. Continue reading Hike the Brewtifulworld: Mount Snowdon

Beer, Castles, Hikes in Scotland, Hiking, Scotch Whisky, Scotland, Scottish Beer, Whisky

Hike the Brewtifulworld: Ben Nevis

Hiking the Brewtifulworld and sipping whisky at the top of the tallest mountain in Britain. Continue reading Hike the Brewtifulworld: Ben Nevis