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Budejovicky Budvar a.k.a Budweiser

…is (once more on this trip) very satisfying as beers go. The initial taste is subdued, with the aroma having a larger effect on one’s olfactory senses. This breaks away, leaving an almost bubbly effect that brings the flavours through. One really shouldn’t expect less from a beer often touted as the world’s best. As …

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A (very) short history of beer

I decided to spend the down time in between bouts of beer tasting to research the history of beer, and it is an interesting tale! The ancient Mesopotamians are often touted as bringing beer to the world, but it is the Czechs that invented lager as we know it today. It began in 1842 with …

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The best yet

More on food…because there’s always more food. Always. Last night we had Pecsenye es sult Krumpli (you’ll have more chance of pronouncing it correctly with a mouth full of it – trust me!). This is fried pork seasoned with pepper and salt, and seasoned baked potato. This is a relatively simple meal which is quick …

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Mmmm, beer……

For the connoisseurs of a fine brew, there is a wide range of choice in this part of the world. A few are recognisable, such as Heineken and Budweiser – Heineken is as we know it, but Budweiser (or ‘Budvar’) is the real thing – literally. The name was stolen by an American brewery last …

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Magyar

From the first line of the Hungary section of Lonely Planet Eastern Europe: Hungary’s uniqueness extends beyond its incomprehensible tongue. Boy I can pick ‘em.

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Food, glorious food!

Hungarian hospitality is world-renowned, and I (and my waistline) now know why. Since we arrived, the food has been rich, plentiful, and delicious! As those who know me will attest to, I am not a big fan of soup (why are there lumps in my drink – and why is it in a plate?), but …

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Up, up, up, and away!

We’re off at 4pm, and hopefully around 36 hours later should hop off a plane in Vienna. Hopefully. I’ll be uploading pics to the online gallery, and maybe – just maybe – will put some stuff on the Blog that Never Changes. I’ll be using my gmail address while away, so you’ll either know it, …

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Have you always wanted to look like Homer?

http://www.simpsonizeme.com is the place to do it then. When my picture has finished processing, I may remember to edit this post and include it. If I remember that is…

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