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
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
The storied 6th generation Schneider Weissbier brewery sent several representatives to visit the US East Coast and spread the word about the great…... more
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
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
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
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
My buddy, Jersey Bill, and I spent our Independence Day in Germany. Those of you following our progress on Facebook know that Bill ended up spending 3…... more
What do the Great Wall of China, the Acropolis, and the Grand Canyon all have in common with Munich’s Oktoberfest? Nothing yet…but almost. The first…... more
30 cents more for a beer at the 2010 Oktoberfest! Bavarian News has just released the 2010 beer pricing during this 200th Anniversary of the famous…... more
At 9:00 PM I’m leaving for Munich…Meanwhile my wife is with her mom in Australia. Reminds me of the t-shirts in Austria: “There are no Kangaroos in…... more
