Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a quiet mountain town that reminded me a bit of Lake Tahoe. There is a nice combination of tourists and locals, high-end clothing and cheap eats, and a general sleepiness on the off-season. It’s also a weird reminder of how hard it is to get away from Germany’s infamous past. The town was…

While we missed Oktoberfest by a few weeks, we still found some nice stuff to do in Munich. It’s a nice city for walking around, and while the fest wasn’t happening, it’s still an amazing place to drink beer. There are a couple local brands that caught my attention in particular: Adechs and Augsutiner. We…