For a country that adheres so strictly to a 500-year-old Beer Purity Law that dictates the only ingredients allowed in the brewing process, the Germans sure do some mind-blowing things to their beer once it’s made.
While many around the world associate Germany with its world-class beer and rightfully so, Deutschland is also home to some of the best wine this side of the pond.
At some point in time, virtually all military families have endured assignments that weren’t quite their cup of tea. It could be due to location, moving away from dear friends, or leaving favorite schools.
While many around the world associate Germany with its world-class beer and rightfully so, Deutschland is also home to some of the best wine this side of the pond.
Can you imagine being able to trace your family business back to its humble beginnings … a mere five centuries ago? Founded in 1503, fine winemaking has been a household undertaking at Weingut Eduard Kroth for more than 500 years.
For the moment at least, we’ve traded in our flights for bike rides and border-hopping weekends for staying home. As we’re constantly implored to keep our social distance, the time is right for taking a closer look at towns that are close to us and exploring them once life gets back to normal.
Ah, that delicious duo, wine and cheese — both take time to produce with a fermentation and aging process, and they pair perfectly. They’ve also been around for like, forever; evidence of their existence has been found as far back as 7000-6000 BC in Asia and Europe.
The temperature is slowly rising, the days are growing longer and the first flower buds are opening. Soon Europe will be in full bloom, and these gardens brilliantly showcase the remarkable transition from winter to spring.
Situated in the vineyard-dotted slopes of France’s Bordeaux region, a luscious city of wine awaits. Part museum, part wine-tasting, France’s La Cité du Vin is a wine metropolis for oenophiles.
Though the famous cities of Europe are well worth the visit, sometimes it’s nice to do something out of the ordinary. Instead of going to yet another sprawling city, consider staying on a farm, vineyard or other rural venue and taking part in the travel trend of agritourism.
Imagine peacefully floating down a river, enjoying a regional lunch and exclaiming at the beauty of the landscape as you glide by. This quintessential European travel dream can become a reality by taking a Rhine River cruise.
