BY Clay Larroy
Travel is so much more that simply hopping on
a flight to a new destination. If you plan it correctly, it could be a
thrilling time you'll never forget. Planning a trip is fun as there are tons of
things to do and see. Do you know how to plan a trip effectively? Packing light
is key to making your travels as easy and free of stress as possible. Bring one
carryon bag that includes everything you need, not necessarily everything you
want. Your smart packing will pay off when you are happily carrying one bag
around on vacation instead of lugging around multiple bags. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Beer and Pub Tours
Soaking up a Culture
Many cities in Europe have organized "pub crawls"
("pub" being a shortened form of the term "public house",
indicating a tavern licensed to sell alcohol) that use the atmosphere of the
pubs as a way to meet new friends and introduce patrons to new bars. The most
famous of all the pub crawls may be the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, themed
around the haunts of James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Brendan Behan. These
highly festive occasions are led by professional actors performing the works of
the writers in various pub venues around the city.
If you are looking for something with a bit more information
regarding the history of beer itself, then taking a brewery tour is a great
option. In Dublin, for example, a visit to the Guinness Storehouse is great
fun. Arthur Guinness began brewing in Dublin in 1759, and Guinness has grown to
be one of the most successful brands in history, generating modern day revenues
of two billion pounds a year. As you travel through the St. James Gates into
the Storehouse, head up to the Gravity Bar for a free taste and magnificent
views of Dublin, and along the way learn about the brewing process from start
to finish in all its glorious details.
Deciding on when and where to go can be a difficult decision,
and your decisions will focus on how much of your vacation you want to be
centered around beer. If you simply want to go on a few brewery tours or are
curious about beer, then negotiating the crowds of Munich during Oktoberfest
might not be the best idea. Instead, go where you can experience as little or
as much beer culture as you want. Destinations like Dublin, London or Brussels
are ideal and permit others in your party to indulge in plenty of other
activities like shopping or sightseeing. Ask your travel consultant about
"shoulder" and "low season" rates. During off-peak travel
times, rates are almost always available at a sizeable discount over high
season. The crowds are fewer, the prices better and the atmosphere in many
destinations is much more intimate. However, the trade-off in weather and
climate may be more than enough for you to decide to do your beer and pub
studies during peak travel times.
Although many beer tours will allow younger people on tours of
their facilities, there are often prohibitions on the consumption of any
alcohol by persons under the age of 18. Also, be aware that while the US has a
higher drinking age than most of Europe, this is not universally the case.
Generally, holidays centered on beer festivals are only suitable for adults. If
you intend on visiting breweries and pubs and you have children, definitely ask
your travel agent to help you consider the proper logistics for your visit.
Need we suggest to a worldly person such as yourself that one of
the first considerations of a beer and pub tour is that you drink in
moderation? Overdoing it on the first day will only reduce your enjoyment of
the holiday, as well as damage your health and potentially your relationship
with any non-drinking traveling companion. Beer outside the United States often
contains a higher alcohol concentration, so enjoy in moderation or suffer the
consequences! But with that in mind...
So many beers, so little time.
REFERENCE SITES:
“Roam
abroad in the world, and take thy fill of its enjoyments before the day shall
come when thou must quit it for good.”
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