A visit to the Svachovka Resort near Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Český Krumlov is a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site popular with day trippers from Prague. However, both the town itself & the area around it are worthy of a …
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A visit to the Budweiser Budvar brewery in Cesky Budejovice, Czech Republic
My visit to South Bohemia kicked off with a visit to the Budweiser Budvar brewery in České Budějovice. In Pilsen, I had visited the pride of the region, the …
A visit to the Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen, Czech Republic
It’s no secret that the Czechs love their beer. The country is quite proud of having created the pilsner style of beer, and rightfully so. Much of the beer …
A visit to the Bohemia Sekt winery in Pilsen, Czech Republic
For the second straight morning of my trip to Pilsen, I started the day drinking Bohemia Sekt. The previous morning, I had joined a group of travel bloggers on …
The best craft beer in Ostrava, Czech Republic
Ostrava, Czech Republic is a hard drinking town. Most mining & steel towns tend to be that way. In a sense, it’s a cousin of Pittsburgh. Ostrava’s Stodolní Street does …
Exploring the mining history of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Ostrava was the heart of the Czech Republic’s coal mining industry. As with many mining towns around the world, the mines have been closed in recent decades. This evolution …
A photo walk & museum visits in Umeå, Sweden
Upon our arrival in Umeå, we walked around for a little bit, visiting the Visitor’s Center first, then heading to nearby Rost for lunch. After lunch, Tinna from Visit Umeå led us …
The best restaurants in Umeå, Sweden
Despite it’s relatively small size, Umeå, Sweden has a rich cultural scene, including several great restaurants. I had the opportunity to visit some of them on my trip to the …
The best craft beer in Umeå, Sweden
Umeå, Sweden is the epicenter of northern Sweden’s cultural scene. With a large student population, several museums, and fine dining, there is also support for a nice little craft …
A relaxing visit to Tjarn farmstead in Vasterbotten, Sweden
I didn’t want to just see the larger cities of Sweden, so thankfully, following TBEX in Stockholm, I had the opportunity to join a post-event press trip to the …
A visit to The Winery Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden
After our food tour of Stockholm, our day wasn’t over. Visit Stockholm had also organized a tour & private wine & food tasting at The Winery Hotel. The Winery …
A food tour of Stockholm, Sweden
During my time in Stockholm, I joined an afternoon-long food tour of the city called “What does Stockholm taste like?” This was another complimentary pre-TBEX activity courtesy of Visit Stockholm. The …
Exploring the underground art of Stockholm’s Metro system
Stockholm, Sweden has one of the world’s nicest subway systems, but it’s more than just a great way to get around the city. Most of the stations also feature …
A visit to the ABBA Museum & Pop House in Stockholm, Sweden
The second part of the first night of TBEX Stockholm was held at the Pop House, home of the ABBA Museum and so much more. The museum is located …
A visit to Vasamuseet in Stockholm, Sweden
The first night of TBEX Stockholm kicked off with a party at the Vasamuseet (Vasa Museum). With the weather turning briefly sunny, and having plenty of time to get …