Heidelberg offers magnificent city views, pleasant walks through history, a castle in ruins, towering churches, cobblestone streets, great shopping and so much more.
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 4 pork steaks from the neck (Schweinenacken) • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon mustard • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground pepper… Read more
Encourage your child to have linguistic skills and help them get in touch with their heritage.
Opel Neroberg is a hidden paradise perched high above the city of Wiesbaden. Here you can dine a swanky restaurant and sun worship and swim in indoor and outdoor pools.
Located on the River Danube within the state of Baden-Württemberg is Ulm, exactly where Iller and Blau rivers enter the Danube.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 23, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
From swimming pools to steel factories, there are so many places to visit in Germany. Here’s some ideas for 7 great day trips, with or without the kids…
Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh is an iconic destination. It’s steeped in history, the site of ancient bloody battles and offers incredible architecture.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 16, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Since PCS season is in full swing, I thought it might be helpful for those of you just arriving in Germany to begin exploring with some simple day trips.
Are you planning on going swimming in the Stuttgart area? Well you better know your bads. This article lists some family-friendly swimming pools and more.
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 whole chicken breasts, without bone 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon sugar 10 spring onions ½ cup almonds in their… Read more
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 9, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
The Wiesbaden German-American Fest is held now until July 4. German and American families can come out for fun rides, tasty food, great music and fireworks!
Take a day trip to Eselsmühle, the donkey farm and mill near Stuttgart. Eselsmühle is also a restaurant, event center, geological museum and so much more.
The sting of homesickness is a reality for even the most seasoned of traveler.
With canals lacing the city, Bruges holds many attractions and numerous photo opportunities for the diverse interests of its visitors.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 2, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Here are a few tips for your trip and our recommendation of things to do while you’re in Paris, France… the City of Lights.
by Wendy McCool Lewis Holiday Park is an amusement park in Germany, located just south of Mannheim, only a 30-minute drive from Heidelberg and a 55-minute drive from Kaiserslautern. World-class… Read more
London street markets are world-renowned. Discover numerous flea markets, antiques markets, and vintage fashion markets. Here are our favourites…
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on May 19, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
When in London, one simply must partake in Afternoon Tea. There’s nothing more British. Here are our top 10 spots for Afternoon Tea in London.
Bitcherland is situated in the Natural Regional Park of the Northern Vosges and represents the Lorraine part of this park, which has been classified by UNESCO as a “World Reserve of the Biospshere.”
Time to take the family on a road trip to check out Germany’s best amusement parks.
Newquay is a town whose name, unless you’ve already happened to come across it on Ryanair’s list of cheapest destinations, you’ve most likely never heard of. That’s a great tragedy of… Read more
After a recent trip in which I ended up on the wrong train, here is a very basic explanation for riding the train here in Germany.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 28, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 veal steaks, seasoned with salt and white pepper 1 tablespoons ghee or butter 12 stalks green asparagus 1 small box of Hollandaise sauce For Carrots… Read more
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 21, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
LEGOLAND Deutschland will spark the interest of both the young and young at heart! Adults can nostalgically enjoy a journey through their LEGO-loving pasts, while the younger visitors can take in an experience of a lifetime.
The Gartenschau is open from April 1st through October 31st each year and covers a huge area of both flat and hilly terrain in Kaiserslautern, not far from the city center. Learn about the many attractions the park holds!
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 14, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
If your kids need some place to blow off some steam no matter the weather, Lisa says “from beginning to end, my kids had a great time” at Mega Play, an indoor play area for children of all ages in Grafenwoehr, Germany.
If you are looking for something different to do, I urge you to head north to Hamburg on Friday, spend the weekend enjoying the city and go to the famous fish market early on Sunday morning.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 7, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Living overseas means that family and friends want you to play tour guide when they visit. Here are some tips to give them a taste of life in Germany.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on March 31, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Schloss Vollrads is one of the oldest wine estates in the world, dating back to the 13th century and is located near Wiesbaden and Frankfurt.
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