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What NOT to do at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

So you’re making plans to go to the biggest beer drinking festival on the planet? You really don’t want to put in all that effort (and money) to have a bad time and Oktoberfest can be a little daunting for the first-timers. So to help you out, here’s a short list of what NOT to...

The Strength of Germany’s Passport (and Other Things Tougher Than You)

26 Jan 2017

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Ashley Smith

THE STRENGTH OF GERMANY’S PASSPORT It’s just been released! Once again Germany comes out on top for country with the strongest passport. It was big news when I posted about last year’s announcement but now it’s like, well yeah–Germany’s awesome. Of course they’re welcome...

Eating carp is a big part of German new year's traditions.

German New Year’s Traditions Are Better Than Yours

28 Dec 2016

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Ashley Smith

Many countries around the world have similar traditions and peculiar ways of ringing in the new year. They probably incorporate in some way fireworks, bubbly booze, locking lips with strangers at midnight (I see you’re making great decisions already), and making profound sweeping...

Offseason Oktoberfest: Chill Out at Germany’s Christmas Markets

12 Nov 2016

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Ashley Smith

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas we have a long way to go before Oktoberfest, like a lopsided wooden keg, rolls back around again. Waiting is hard but luckily for us Germany fills some of these hopeless months with centuries long traditions, twinkling lights, and most...

Oktoberfest 2016 Roundup

20 Oct 2016

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With 5.6 million visitors, Oktoberfest 2016 once again remained the world’s largest beer festival. While numbers were slightly down from last year (when 5.9 million attended) due to cool and often rainy weather, the additional security measures announced this year did not deter...

Oktoberfest Beer Tents: Camping for Beer Drinkers

10 Sep 2016

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Ashley Smith

Ah, camping. That carefree time spent by the fire you just created by rubbing two sticks together—go you! Those unforgettable nights watching the sun set from your campsite on the edge of a lake, the sounds of coyotes howling at the distant moon, your sweetie coming out to meet...

New Oktoberfest Security Announced – Backpack Ban and Fence Coming

18 Aug 2016

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New security measures for Oktoberfest in Munich have been announced, with a ban on backpacks and large bags, as well as a fence which will be erected around the festival grounds. The organising committee of the event made the decision yesterday in light of the recent security...

Oktoberfest: It’s like Disney World for Beer Drinkers

26 Jul 2016

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Ashley Smith

Remember when you were just a wee thing, staring up at the gates to Disney World or [insert favourite theme park here] with an overwhelming sense of amazement? When you literally thought your body would explode if you had to wait even one more second to experience the magic you...

Beautiful ladies at Oktoberfest Blumenau in Brazil

Familiar Feels at Oktoberfest Blumenau

16 Jun 2016

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Ashley Smith

Every year a city situated along the Itajaí River in Brazil with a population of just under 300,000 plays host to the country’s largest celebration of its German heritage, Oktoberfest Blumenau, attracting crowds of up to 5 million. Stepping off your flight, you won’t belie...

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What NOT to do at Oktoberfest

The Strength of Germany’s Passport (and Other Things Tougher Than You)

German New Year’s Traditions Are Better Than Yours

Offseason Oktoberfest: Chill Out at Germany’s Christmas Markets

Oktoberfest 2016 Roundup

Oktoberfest Beer Tents: Camping for Beer Drinkers

New Oktoberfest Security Announced – Backpack Ban and Fence Coming

Oktoberfest: It’s like Disney World for Beer Drinkers

Familiar Feels at Oktoberfest Blumenau

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