07/23/2011

Schwabing is one of the most storied “boroughs” of Munich. Under Prince Regent Luitpold, this district flourished with the “Art Deco” styles of the…... more

07/20/2011

Munich, "The Capital of the Movement," has a lot of history wrapped up in the Nazi period. Hitler's first apartment and his favorite restaurant were…... more

07/10/2011

Locals refer to their "Hausberg" or "Home Mountain" when taking to others. Appreciation and enjoyment of this famed mountain range holds a special…... more

07/02/2011

During WWII some 70% of Munich was destroyed in aerial bombardment. Everyone has seen photos of German Cities laid to waste – debris was everywhere.…... more

06/15/2011

Viehscheid, or Almabetrieb, is popular in the alpine regions of Bavaria. This local fest celebrates when the cows finally come home!... more

06/12/2011

A legendary figure and still beloved by Bavarians, Ludwig II died a mysterious death in Lake Starnberg 125 years ago. To this day, no one can say with…... more

06/06/2011

June 4, 2011 marked the 116th anniversary of Cincinnati's German Day celebrations. Expanded from a one day event, the party now spills over to two…... more

06/01/2011

The storied 6th generation Schneider Weissbier brewery sent several representatives to visit the US East Coast and spread the word about the great…... more

05/23/2011

Frankenmuth's Jaycees put on a great beer festival with over 60 breweries present. A two night event, there was plenty of beer to be tried!... more

05/07/2011

On May 7, 1832 Great Britain, France and Russia established an indepdent Greece and installed Price Fredrik Otto of Bavaria on the throne... more

05/01/2011

The Spielmanzug offers a great event each year in Milwaukee and the BayernTrips gangs converges on the site each year...... more

01/21/2011

What is the most beautiful brewery in world and where is it?

Kuchlbauer Brewery in Abensberg, Germany... more

01/17/2011

The story behind the founding of BayernTrips is explored in this local news story developed by Margaret Levra at the Ironwood Daily Globe in Scott…... more

12/30/2010

2010 was the first time I accompanied Vonia on BayernTrips’ Christmas Market Tour. She’s always told me that the “feel” of the trip is significantly…... more

08/30/2010

Billed as the kick off event of the Oktoberfest season, the Germania Club’s Oktoberfest does not disappoint.... more

08/19/2010

In a nod to the 200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest, a new area is planned this year at Oktoberfest. Located at the far south end of the Wiesn, it…... more

08/07/2010

Blind Tasting is the premise behind “The Beer Trials.” The first 60 pages of the 312 page book describe the theory and the process behind the book.…... more

08/07/2010

“Beer Porn” is how one reviewer on Amazon so aptly described this book. This 960 page tome is filled with luscious color photos of delectably…... more

08/01/2010

Time to finish the story of Mr. Bill’s wild ride through the Bavarian country side…

 

Sunday morning in Munich = Weisswurst at the Weisses Brauhaus.…... more

07/26/2010

“It’s a German Theme park!” is the best way to describe Milwaukee’s giant Germanfest. Located on the Lake Michigan shoreline, it’s non-stop…... more