Bavarian Boots March South: A Tex-Bavarian in Mexico

Ach du lieber, every Texan I meet thinks driving to Mexico is like running to the H-E-B for some tacos and a six-pack. Spoiler: it ain’t. And before you accuse me, ja, I’ve done it myself—with my stubborn German brain, a cooler full of Weißbier, and a map printed from the 1990s. Zefix, what a ride. Borders Ain’t Like Oktoberfest Gates In Bavaria, you walk into the Biergarten, maybe say “Grüß Gott,” and boom—beer in your hand. Easy. In Mexico?…

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Corpus Christi – Bier, Beaches & Big Ships

Ach du lieber Himmel, Texas! The first time I stepped out of my truck in Corpus Christi, the air slapped me right in the face – salty, humid, and carrying a whiff of diesel from the port. Not like the crisp alpine mornings of Bavaria, nein-nein. Here it feels like the sea itself wants to wrestle you, and somehow you end up liking it. Jawoll! Seaside Texas with a Bavarian Twist Corpus Christi is like the rebellious cousin of your…

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