Willkommen in Deutschland! Germany – the land of beer, bratwurst and breathtaking castles! I spent a full week traveling Bavaria’s famous Romantic Road during the Oktoberfest season, and have all the tips, tricks and a picture-perfect itinerary to share with you for you to make the most of this epic trip experience as well. Day by day, our itinerary went: Day 1-2 – Munich & Oktoberfest Day 3: Neuschwanstein Castle Day 4: The Alps (Berchtesgaden and Salzburg) Day 5-6: Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob de Tauber Day 7: Bamberg Munich & Oktoberfest Where to Stay: Castle Moerlbach As a group of 6, we decided to find an Airbnb on the outskirts of Munich near beautiful Starnberg Lake, a 25 minute drive into the city. I couldn’t recommend the Airbnb more! It’s a 19th century manor home that has quite the history. The current owners purchased the property in the early 2000s…
Portland, Maine isn’t the first Portland that comes to mind when someone mentions America’s craft beer capital — that finger is usually pointed at Oregon. However, this little city in Maine is brewing up more beer than anywhere else in the U.S. per capita. With 17 microbreweries and a population of 67,000 people, Portland, Maine has 25.5 breweries per 100,000 people, the highest rate of anywhere in America. Plus, the charming cobblestoned streets, boutique shops, and 5-star seafood make this New England city the perfect weekend getaway. So, want to do a bit of brewery hopping? Come along, I’ll point you in the direction of the very best.