Blog - The View From My Beer

Arriving in Arrecife

October 27, 2025 In Canary Islands Travel No Comment

It was nice to escape the approaching Winter in Europe and breaking out the shorts for a stroll along the beach.

Up and Down Lisbon

October 25, 2025 In Portugal Travel No Comment

I came to Lisbon largely because it was where my next cruise ship departed. I am so glad I came as Lisbon turned out to be one of my favorite stops in Europe and a place I would not hesitate to return ifI had the chance.

Z is For Zadar

October 11, 2025 In Croatia Travel No Comment

Zadar was the fifth, and final, stop on my seven-day cruise of the Adriatic. While not quite as spectacular as other cities, it was nevertheless interesting and provided much needed color and depth to my Adriatic experience.

Bari Oh Bari

October 10, 2025 In Italy Travel No Comment

To get a full sense and understanding of Italy really requires visits to multiple cities. How many? I doubt I will ever know. But Bari is a city that is well worth a look through a nice cold glass of beer.

How Do I Spell Liechtenstein

September 22, 2025 In Austria Liechtenstein Travel No Comment

The tiny country of Liechtenstein is sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland. Offering spectacular alpine scenery and a blend of Austrian and Swiss culture

Oktoberfest: The World’s Beer Festival

September 20, 2025 In Germany Travel No Comment

After attenbding my first Octoberfest in 1988, it has always been an ambition of mine to return one day. Today, I finally found a way to spend a day at the world’s largest beer festival.

Rome to Munich

September 19, 2025 In Germany Italy Travel No Comment

Another travel day as I adjust to life back on land and make my way from Rome to Munich to attend Octberfest tomorrow.

Naples: Birthplace of Pizza

September 18, 2025 In Italy Travel No Comment

Naples is the home of pizza, boasting not only the oldest pizzeria in the world,. but another 8,199 pizzerias. Lying at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, Naples also offers stunning ocean views and very rocky beaches.

Santorini – Simply Stunning

September 16, 2025 In Greece Italy Travel No Comment

Santorini offers soaring views perched high above the ocean. It has the same magnificent architecture of stonewashed building contrasted by brightly painted doors and shutters.

Kusadasi and Ancient Turkey

September 15, 2025 In Travel Turkey No Comment

Today’s view from my beer comes from the Old Town Bazar in downtown Kuşadası, a coastal town on the Asian side of Turkey (Asia Minor). The definition of old is very different here to Australia as I get the chance to explore a city (Ephesus) that is 3,000 years old.

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