Top 4 ski resorts that aren’t Garmisch!
You have moved to Germany, rented a house, and even went and bought one of those new BMWs from the car sales place. Now you are ready for a vacation! Ok, so where are we […]
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10 Things you must do to get the most from your travel!
During 18 whirlwind months of traveling Europe, we’ve made a lot of observations, done a lot of people watching, and came up with a lot of ways to improve our experiences. I’m not talking about packing more efficiently […]
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 Scottish New Year Celebration you can’t miss!
Looking for a truly unique and fun New Year’s Eve celebration in Europe? Hop on over to Scotland for Hogmanay! A funny name, but serious celebrations in Scotland. Each year, Edinburgh holds the largest and […]
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 […]
5 Places to Visit in Germany to Take in Autumn Scenery
Traveling during fall is extra rewarding because of the foliage of the leaves and the nip at your nose that makes wearing a sweater and drinking a coffee feel like heaven. There are many places […]
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 […]
24 Hours in Paris
It happens; sometimes you only have a day in one of the most traveled cities. Either it’s a layover, not high on your list, a day trip, or you simply can’t afford a longer trip. […]
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 […]
Oberammergau Fairytale Town
Bavaria, Germany, especially southern Bavaria, has a tradition of painting murals on the facades of houses which is called “Lueftlmalerei”. In a picturesque fairytale village in the Bavarian Alps is a town by the name of […]