Hoards of Kölsch-drinking natives and tourists crowding the streets, cheers of Viva Colonia! all around you, candy raining down upon your head. Need a little help navigating the colorful streets of Cologne, Germany during the Karneval season? Read on...
With celebrations around the world that appreciate all that vintners and brewers have to offer, it’s tough to decide which festivals to get on your calendar. From February to October, here are a few top picks of beer and wine events across the globe.
Hardly a rarity in their country of origin, Bavarian beer halls do exist in other parts of the world, too. Ben Keene tracks down eight of them outside Germany.
Even if you don't have the time or money to take a quick winter trip this year to get away from the snow and ice, taking a virtual trip through the best travel photos from January 2011 is absolutely free.
Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world.
Great city breaks need to have the right balance of food, fun and culture. The Gadabout Girl ventured into Hamburg's booming waterfront area to sample what life will be like in the near future.
Public transportation is a manifestation of wanderlust in everyday life. It also guides our vision of the future. C. H. Kwak salutes forward-thinking transit systems that have helped us usher in tomorrow.
Street food is often cheap, tasty, and in many cases, more sanitary than food cooked in restaurants (anything you can watch cooked in front of you is a safe bet), plus there's no better way to taste the food of the people - those cheap eats enjoyed by locals of all ages and incomes. Jenn Miller takes us on a tour of eleven of her favorite street foods.
Well-versed in the arts of drinking beer and not having much money, Tim Gregg has compiled an essential guide to Oktoberfest for the financially-challenged beer lover.
Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Katja Grathwohl tells you where else in the world you can find these celebrations of German music, food, culture, and beer.
Hoards of Kölsch-drinking natives and tourists crowding the streets, cheers of Viva Colonia! all around you, candy raining down upon your head. Need a little help navigating the colorful streets of Cologne, Germany during the Karneval season? Read on... 
With celebrations around the world that appreciate all that vintners and brewers have to offer, it’s tough to decide which festivals to get on your calendar. From February to October, here are a few top picks of beer and wine events across the globe. 
Hardly a rarity in their country of origin, Bavarian beer halls do exist in other parts of the world, too. Ben Keene tracks down eight of them outside Germany. 
Even if you don't have the time or money to take a quick winter trip this year to get away from the snow and ice, taking a virtual trip through the best travel photos from January 2011 is absolutely free. 
Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world. 
Great city breaks need to have the right balance of food, fun and culture. The Gadabout Girl ventured into Hamburg's booming waterfront area to sample what life will be like in the near future. 
Public transportation is a manifestation of wanderlust in everyday life. It also guides our vision of the future. C. H. Kwak salutes forward-thinking transit systems that have helped us usher in tomorrow. 
Street food is often cheap, tasty, and in many cases, more sanitary than food cooked in restaurants (anything you can watch cooked in front of you is a safe bet), plus there's no better way to taste the food of the people - those cheap eats enjoyed by locals of all ages and incomes. Jenn Miller takes us on a tour of eleven of her favorite street foods. 
Well-versed in the arts of drinking beer and not having much money, Tim Gregg has compiled an essential guide to Oktoberfest for the financially-challenged beer lover. 
Can't make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Katja Grathwohl tells you where else in the world you can find these celebrations of German music, food, culture, and beer. 