Heading for the Hofbrauhaus in Munich, I mention to my Bavarian friend, Friedrich, that I’d love to give this venerable beer hall some significance in my guidebook description. Unconvinced that ...

Every fall, Munich throws the planet’s biggest kegger – Oktoberfest. It’s a sloppy soup of locals and tourists swaying beer steins and toasting to “Gemütlichkeit,” the cozy and convivial atmosphere.

Every September, Munich hosts the planet’s biggest kegger — Oktoberfest. This world-famous party is a sloppy soup of locals and tourists swaying their beer steins and toasting to the scene’s ...

While organized tours might seem, well, touristy, Rick Steves says this one type of tour offers a rich, insider's look into ...

Rick Steves, who is well-versed in stretching a food budget while exploring Europe, recommends this tasty and affordable street food to travelers.

Every September, Munich hosts the planet’s biggest kegger — Oktoberfest. This world-famous party is a sloppy soup of locals and tourists swaying their beer steins and toasting to the scene’s ...