The internet is filled with travel blogs and helpful guides on how to plan a European trip for every niche: art lovers, foodies, history buffs and more. But what about the pickle lovers? Where is our travel guide to make sure we experience every kind of pickle the world has to offer? Welcome to the Pickled Traveller: The Pickle Report’s travel segment, guiding pickle lovers through the best off-the-beaten-track pickle adventures. Let’s dive into our guide of pickle destinations on a round trip from Germany to Poland to Czechia to Austria. Lubbenau, Germany - Pickle Capital of Germany Lübbenau is a stunning, quaint little town in the Spreewald region in Brandenburg, just an hour's train ride outside of Berlin. Truly dedicated pickle fanatics will already have their ears pricked up: the Spreewald gherkin is a famous specialty pickled cucumber, recognized by the EU as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The…

Much like the inevitable trend cycle that fashion adheres to, trends in food and drinks are constantly evolving. The martini is proof of this: a classic cocktail that has repeatedly adapted to changing tastes, from the chocolate martinis of the 1990s to the appletinis and cosmopolitans of the early 2000s and the espresso martini resurgence of recent years. This time the martini reinvented itself in the form of a salty, zesty and maybe controversial pickle martini. It's no secret that pickle-flavored products have been monopolizing the snack food aisle for the past few years. However, the trend has slowly crept its way out of the grocery stores, off our sandwiches, into the bottles behind bars, and onto the shelves of our liquor stores. For years, the dirty martini has been synonymous with sophistication and known for its savory, briny flavor and timeless appeal. Adding a pickle into the mix is…