Perfect place to stay for a multi-day trip exploring Yosemite. The lodge is conveniently located under 10 minutes from the entrance and about 40 from the main sights. The lodge has an amazing connection to nature with homey but modern rooms featuring big showers with natural water, no tv, and definitely feels right in the woods. The outside accommodations such as games, heated pool, hot tubs, and fire pits encourage staying outside with nature even after a long day on the trails.

Near the market square, though a bit tricky to find without maps, is Brauhaus Lemke. This brewery isn't one you've seen at home, but it still makes some truly excellent beer across a wider range of styles than the typical German brewery. The space inside is a cozy feeling industrial vibe with big comfy seats in the back in what was probably the loading dock for the warehouse. Service got a little slow once it got more crowded, but the staff was largely able to keep up.

Located in one of my favorite spots in Berlin, the Hackeschen Markt market square, Weihenstephaner is another huge brewery with a restaurant in the city. The market square is perfect for sitting and watching the people. While we sat and enjoyed a dark wheat lager, numerous performers plied the square and provided entertainment.

Without a doubt one of the best Munich breweries also has a restaurant in central Berlin. Augustiner has been making beer for centuries and though simple, has perfected the art of the German lager. Going beyond just their main beer, there are a solid half dozen beers on the menu with some rotating seasonals included. The food is awesome too. The plates are massive and packed with traditional German flavors.