Tag Archives: wine

Beer and Wine Around the World

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

We have always been advocates for eating local foods when traveling, but we equally believe in trying the local wines and beers. Wine tastings are a great way to try a variety of wines and get a true sense of … Continue reading →

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Supporting a Local Cause

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Regardless of where you are, supporting a local cause is a great way to do something good and make yourself feel good in the process. When that support comes in the form of attending an event, then it is even … Continue reading →

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Eating in Egypt

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

We wish that we could talk about all of the unique foods that we discovered while we were in Egypt, but the reality is that we didn’t get too many opportunities. Our first four days were spent on a cruise … Continue reading →

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Apfelwein – A Perfect Drink for the Season

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

Originally posted on Living The Q Life:
As we toured through the old city, called Altstadt in German, we came across a wonderful little festival that is going on through next weekend. Besides the food vendors and vendors selling art,…

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Christkindlmarket Chicago

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

Going to the Christkindlmarket in Chicago was definitely an enjoyable experience. This is the second Christmas market that we have attended here in the States and, although there are some differences compared to those that we experienced in Germany, they … Continue reading →

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Riquewihr and the Wine Road in Alsace, France

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

During our visit to Strasbourg in the Alsace region of France, we did a day tour on the wine road. The highlight of the tour was visiting the old, walled town of Riquewihr with its historic charm. From what we … Continue reading →

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The Food of Strasbourg, France

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

We had been in Frankfurt for a couple of months before making our first trip outside of Germany, so we were truly looking forward to trying some foods that were different. We took a train to Strasbourg, which is just across the border … Continue reading →

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Soggy Weekend in Paris, France

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

We were determined not to let the weather dampen our spirits as we ventured back to the city of love for a quick weekend trip. Although it was definitely a rainy weekend, we enjoyed our trip as much as if the … Continue reading →

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Tasting the Local Beers (Biers)

Posted on December 7, 2016 by

One of the things that we have enjoyed is trying the various local beers at each of the cities and towns that we have visited. We had heard before moving to Germany that you can only find the local beer … Continue reading →

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Frankfurt’s Christmas Markets

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

The Christmas markets started last week and they dominate the areas where we normally shop and eat. The markets have definitely been everything that we were expecting and heard that they would be. Lots and lots of food, Glühwein, Apfelwein, beer, … Continue reading →

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