Just about everyone has heard of the world famous Oktoberfest held every year in the German city of Munich. Lasting for as long as 18 days, the city is packed full of people spending great amounts of money on beer. Another major beer festival in Germany is the Cannstatter Volksfest in Stuttgart. However, if you enjoy trying out a wide variety of different beers while partaking in lively festivities, there are still plenty of other options aside from these most famous ones. Here are 5 lesser known but still awesome Beer Festivals in Europe.
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Three Hidden Treasures in the Catskills
If you ever dreamed about finding a beautiful and secluded vacation spot in a country environment, look in the Catskills. If you live in New York or the New England area, taking a vacation to the Catskills will be well worth the trip. It’s an area filled with natural beauty and stunning scenery. The three Catskill accommodations listed below have all received 4.5-star traveler ratings or higher. [Read more…] about Three Hidden Treasures in the Catskills
Travel to the Greek Islands: Charms of Ancient Serifos
We should all be as lucky as young Perseus and his mother Danae to wash up on the shores of Serifos, an ancient Greek island that featured greatly in the mythological legend of heroic Perseus. To visit the island is like stepping back in time to an enchanting world. One of the western Cyclades islands, Serifos lies in the Aegean Sea and boasts a population of nearly 1,500. The island is small; it can boast only twenty-nine square miles. Throughout its history, however, Serifos was extensively mined for its rich stores of minerals like copper and iron. During the ancient period, Serifos was visited by both the Mycenaean and the Phoenician peoples. Small traces of these groups can still be seen among the island’s archaeological ruins. After its Hellenistic period, the island would come to be ruled by Romans, Venetians, and Turks. [Read more…] about Travel to the Greek Islands: Charms of Ancient Serifos
An Exciting Array of Day Trips from Parma, Bologna, and Modena
The Italian cities of the Emilia-Romagna region are famous for their food, architecture, and spectacular scenery. This area of Italy boasts Medieval and Renaissance cities, picturesque countryside, and myriad cultural attractions that include the oldest university in the Western world. Because transportation between and around the cities of Parma, Bologna, and Modena is convenient, there are many day trips and cultural excursions to consider when visiting these Emilia-Romagna destinations. [Read more…] about An Exciting Array of Day Trips from Parma, Bologna, and Modena
Top 10 Ski Destinations in the World
Aah skiing… what better activity to do during a winter vacation? But where do you go? With all five continents having ski slopes in one form or another, the decision can be a difficult one. This is especially true when you hear that countries like China are rapidly increasing in popularity as winter ski destinations. Read on to discover our top 10 list of ski destinations and why we think they would make fantastic places to spend your vacation this winter. [Read more…] about Top 10 Ski Destinations in the World