Up until the Oktoberfest season, there wasn’t much that allowed us to revisit the culture we’d grown to know and love in Austria. We’d ignored any traditions that we developed abroad and immersed ourselves back into life in the US. Never looking back. It was what we needed to do in order to re-acclimate into
St. Rupert’s Fair: The Biggest Traditional Festival in Salzburg
St. Rupert’s Fair in Salzburg. When carnival rides, traditional music, dancing, (lots of) beer, food, and fun take over Salzburg’s Old Town square. Since the 14th century, this annual festival has been celebrated every September in Salzburg. And a tradition that’s lasted hundreds and hundreds of years is bound to be one worth experiencing. In
How to Plan a Last Minute Trip to Munich Oktoberfest
When you first think of Oktoberfest you think amazing chaos, people from all over the world, lederhosen, pretzels and so much beer. Well that’s all very true. But with Oktoberfest also comes pre-planning, booking tables (almost a year in advance), paying huge hotel/hostel rates and securing that perfect outfit for the occasion. But what we’ve
How to Buy an Outfit for Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is an event you’ll want to experience at least once in your life. And if you’re traveling to Munich to prost ‘til the sun comes up, you have to dress appropriately and look the part! But where do you begin? How do you purchase the perfect lederhosen or dirndl for your beer-drinking festivities? Well,