Finger Lakes Breweries

Finger Lakes Breweries – Best Spots for Beer in the Finger Lakes NY

by Toccara & SamNew YorkPosted on 0 comments

The Finger Lakes NY is a region well renowned for its delightful and delicious wine. (Check out these top wineries in the Finger Lakes.) But did you know the Finger Lakes is also New York State’s premier craft beer destination? The region has quickly gained notoriety among craft beer connoisseurs and beer enthusiasts alike. While …

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Leavenworth Events and Activities: Bavarian Fun in Washington

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Washington StatePosted on 20 comments

 Break out the dirndls and lederhosen and put away your passport (if you’re from the U.S., that is)… there’s a little slice of Bavaria right here in the U.S. of A! We absolutely love the region of Bavaria in Germany, so when we heard there’s a Bavarian-themed village in Washington State, we simply had to check it out …

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A Different Kind of Food Tour in Prague

by Toccara & SamCzech Republic, Try Local FoodPosted on 0 comments

When traveling to a new place, one of the best ways to experience the local flavor is to sign yourself up for a food tour. Once we had our plane tickets booked for Prague, we immediately started researching some possibilities. However, as someone who doesn’t eat a lot of meat, I quickly became discouraged at …

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Prague Beer: Everything You Need to Know about Drinking Beer in Prague

by Toccara & SamCzech Republic, Try Local FoodPosted on 6 comments

Did you know that the Czech Republic consumes more beer per capita than any other country in the world? Therefore, it should come as no surprise that drinking beer is a popular pastime in the capital city of Prague. We’ve put together this first timer’s guide to Prague beer, so you too can partake in …

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Prague Festivals

by Toccara & SamCzech RepublicPosted on 4 comments

There’s no doubt about it, Czechs like to have a good time. This often comes in the form of gathering together, enjoying some delicious beer, and listening to music. And when you can do all three of these things together, then it’s a good day! It seems like there is always something going on at …

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Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 2 comments

Vernazza is considered by many as the most picturesque of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, along the western coast of Italy. Though the competition is steep for this objective title, each of the five villages are visually stunning and unique in their own regard. Stepping off the train in Vernazza, visitors are …

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When It’s Ok to Drink Beer in Church

by Toccara & SamNetherlands, Try Local FoodPosted on 0 comments

Throughout our travels around the world, we have visited our fair share of breweries, all unique in their own way. What makes Jopenkerk in Haarlem (Netherlands) so distinctive is its setting in a beautifully restored church. (Jopen = the name of the beer brand; Kerk = church in Dutch)  Beer enthusiast or not, it’d be hard for anyone …

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Visiting Munich’s Most Famous Beer Hall

by Toccara & SamGermany, Try Local FoodPosted on 6 comments

Although we only had one day in Munich, we made time to visit the world famous beer hall Hofbräuhaus for a bite and a (few) brews! Visitors from all over the world gather under the intricately painted ceilings at the long wooden tables to eat hearty German food and drink liter-steins of world famous Hofbräuhaus beer! There is …

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