Treehouses, Trailers & Tubin’ Dreams – Hans’ Top 10 Texas Airbnbs

Ach du lieber Himmel, Texans sure know how to build big, even when it’s tiny! Back home in Bayern, a treehouse means a few planks and some stubborn nails. Here in Texas, it means a full-blown luxury suite floating in the oaks, mit air conditioning and Wi-Fi faster than a pick-up chase on I-35. Jawoll – let’s climb up, folks, and check out the ten wildest, quirkiest, and downright coolest Airbnbs this Lone Star Land has to offer. 1. Elf’s…

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Germans in Texas – From Sauerkraut to Smoked Brisket

Ach du liebe Zeit, don’t get me started—people think Germans came to Texas only to dance around in Lederhosen and drink beer out of giant steins. Na klar, we do those things, but the story’s a wee bit spicier than just Oktoberfest cosplay. From Bratwurst to the Brazos – A German Stampede Back in the 1840s, a bunch of Germans packed up their wagons, schnapps included, and rolled into Texas. They weren’t here for the upcoming rodeo season—they were chasing…

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