APO Shipping Restrictions
Another summer means another group of new service members in Germany. That means a lot of new questions and one of the most common questions is, “What can I send to my APO?” Each APO […]
Living in Germany
10 Things You Need to Experience in Germany Before You Die
Everyone has a bucket list of things we need to see or experience before we die. Germany is full of unique traditions and foods, just like any other country. That is why you should have […]
The 10 best places to eat, shop, and visit in Stuttgart
If you are new to Stuttgart, welcome! If you have been here for a little while, maybe you will have some new places to add to your favorites list. Stuttgart is a great city to […]
Create a Family Tradition with Chestnuts
Every fall (typically mid-late October) in my little neighborhood on the outskirts of Stuttgart, Germany, the sidewalks become head-pelting zones for spiky, rock-hard, chestnuts. Besides providing bumps and bruises for unfortunate pedestrians, or startlingly loud “pop”s when […]
Four Ways to Enjoy Autumn in the Stuttgart Region
Autumn in Stuttgart is a uniquely special time of year. Restaurants update their seasonal menus with Kurbis (pumpkin) specialties ranging from soups to desserts while the forests take on a deep, rusty hue giving hikers […]
Best Date Night Restaurants in the KMC
It’s so easy to get into a comfortable eating rut. We all have that restaurant in our village or town that we hit up nearly every week, but when it comes to date night, you […]
The Best Coffee Shops in Kaiserslautern
It’s easy to get your caffeine fix in Germany. Basically every bakery, gas station, or McDonald’s will carry some form of coffee or espresso. But finding a quality cup is a little bit harder. Luckily, downtown […]
Family Campgrounds: Europe’s Alternative to Cramped Hotels
My husband and I have always traveled a lot, before and after having kids. We have stayed in everything from tents to luxury all-inclusive resorts and we always prefer the accommodations that give us a bit more freedom in nature, and […]
The Kaiserslautern at the Gartenschau and Japanischer Garten!
Now that summer is here, all roads around Kaiserslautern seem to lead to the Gartenschau (Garden Show) and Japanischer Garten (Japanese Garden) in the heart of the city. Eventually, all Kaiserslautern residents and visitors make […]
How to Overcome and Cope with Home Sickness
“Ugh, I hate Germany! I can’t wait to go back to the states.” Can you count on only your fingers how many times you have heard someone say this phrase while being stationed in Germany? […]