Tagged: bavaria

A Reason to Cry in Your Beer: Germany’s Oktoberfest Canceled for 2020

This year's edition of Munich's Oktoberfest—the huge beer and folk festival that's synonymous with the Bavarian region and, in some minds, Germany as a whole—has been canceled. The…

Bavarian Vegetarian: Germany's Sausage Central for People Who Don't Eat Meat

One of the most genuine and enjoyable ways to experience a place is to try the food—especially those time-tested dishes that provide a true taste of the flavors and traditions of the…

Franconia: Germany's Land of Wine, Wurst, Wagner, and WW2 History

Technically, the region of Franconia in south-central Germany has been part of Bavaria for about 200 years. Locals haven’t quite warmed up to the idea just yet, though. They’ll tell…

Dachshund Museum Opens in Germany

A museum containing more than 4,500 pieces of dachshund memorabilia—toys, artwork, ceramic figurines, photos, and more—has opened in the city of Passau in Germany's Bavarian…

6 Tips for Planning an Affordable Day Trip

If you don't have the time or the money for vacation this summer, maybe you can spare a few hours for a daycation.Somewhere between the staycations of 2008 and the naycations of…