Wandering Walleye

Beer Me – Czechia Edition

Clint R — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Like Germany, Czechia is another country in Europe making a claim as the land of “the original beer.” Brewing in the country dates back as far as the year 993, and the tradition continues into the modern era. Also like Germany, you won’t find as many “craft” breweries in the American style in Prague. These […]

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Riding a Funicular to Petrin Park in Prague

Clint R — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Hailing from the flatlands of Ohio in the Midwestern USA; we weren’t exactly familiar with a “funicular” before we saw one in action. However, this is one of the options within Prague’s extensive public transit network – intrigued, we knew we had to give it a try. Essentially, the best way I can describe a […]

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A Night of Live Jazz in Prague

Clint R — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Before arriving in Prague, we expected to witness grand old cathedrals, explore historical public squares, and enjoy some classic Czech cuisine. The city didn’t disappoint on any of these fronts; but we were pleasantly surprised to discover much much more. One aspect of the city we weren’t anticipating was a heavy focus on live music, […]

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The Walleye are Done Wandering

Clint R — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Bittersweet news to report – as of now, the Wandering Walleye have completed our world tour and are now back in the USA. While some parts of us wish we could travel forever, it is great to be back home and we’re both ready to begin the next phase of our lives (new jobs, new […]

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Explorations of Prague – Video Edition

Clint R — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:41:39 +0000

Without a doubt, Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe – if not the entire world. From amazing architecture and grand cathedrals, to massive public squares, to picturesque canals and urban green spaces (complete with river wildlife!) you’ll never stop uncovering gems on any visit to Prague. As such, it was hard […]

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The Many Vistas of Prague

Clint R — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Before our visit to Prague – the first stop after leaving Germany – we’d heard high praise of the city’s beauty. However, on arrival we realized we weren’t really fully prepared for the sight. Prague is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city has been historically significant since […]

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Beer Me – Deutschland Edition

Clint R — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Germany is one of those countries (yes there are several) claiming status as the “birthplace” of beer and brewing. Indeed, there are many breweries in the country founded before the discovery of America. Further, while there are a few beers you can easily find throughout the nation, most often you’ll find each region, city, or […]

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Exploring the Medieval City of Nürnburg

Clint R — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Today Nürnburg is most well-known for its history under the Nazi regime (and the so-named trials after WWII; however the city has a long and extensive history dating back to the 11th century. The city is spread out with over 500k inhabitants these days, but the “Old Town” in the center is still full of […]

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Nürnburgers – The First Sausages in Europe

Clint R — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Germany is well-known for its regional food specialties, with most localities offering their own dishes (and in some cases, full cooking styles) found nowhere else in the country. For example: Sauerkraut, one of the most stereotypically “German” foods to Americans, is rarely found in my grandparents’ home-state of Baden-Württemburg. However, once you cross the Main […]

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Würzburg am Main – A Day Trip to Franconia

Clint R — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Würzburg am Main is located in Franconia (a.k.a. northern Bavaria, but don’t let them catch you calling them Bavarian) spanning the banks of the Main river. The city’s settlement dates back to the Bronze age, and once housed a Roman fort. While visiting family in Wertheim and the surrounding region, we took a day trip […]

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