For an extra dose of holiday cheer, you owe it to yourself to make the drive to Bad Münster and enjoy this truly charming market before it’s too late.
Kakteenland Steinfeld is a cactus and aloe farm in which you can explore and buy over 1, 000 varieties of cacti and succulents. Also available are planters and garden accessories, stone jewelry and minerals and more.
From now until December 23, get lost for hours under the spectacular lights of the Mainz Christmas Market.
Warm lights, musical sounds and scrumptious cuisine of the Wiesbaden Christmas Market will leave you seeing twinkling holiday stars!
In the already romantic old town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, the Christmas Market gives this town the final touches of becoming a real-life fairy tale village.
If you’re looking for a daytrip that offers something a little different, head to Straussenfarm Mhou for a closer look at these prehistoric birds as well as some exotic eats.
From the coast to the mountains, traveling to Italy is paved with delicious opportunities for discovery! Make Italian cuisine from scratch, enjoy delicious wine, assist with the olive harvest and more.
Check out the Kaiserslautern American Special Holiday edition from Friday 28th November and you could win one of many fabulous prizes. Count the penguins in the special edition to win!
A great scrapbooking idea for Thanksgiving is to create a recipe memoir, in the form of recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation.
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays with the family every year – spend time with the people who matter most over delicious a Thanksgiving meal.
As with all the holidays and celebrations at this time of the year, Thanksgiving is one we would love to share with our dogs. And if you have a dog… Read more
Head to Prague, Czech Republic this holiday season for an enchanting experience. Families can enjoy the festivities at a Christmas Market, see the changing of the guards at the Prague Castle, have a medieval feast and more!
Normally indigenous to the Taunus Mountains are the brown foxes, wild boar and red squirrels. Thanks to Opel Zoo you can see elephants, giraffes, hippos and more.
Take a little history trip at Nürnberg’s Nazi Party Rally Grounds Museum. This museum documents the rise and fall of the Nazi Party in Germany with specific focus on the rallies and trials in Nürnberg.
Ponyland Ebentaler Hof is a happy oasis nestled above the hills of Rüdesheim! It is a perfect escape in the beautiful forest with pony rides, petting animals, camping, a café and more.
Have you ever visited one of those quaint cities where you can imagine yourself living forever? I have and it’s Strasbourg, France. It is a picturesque town with cobble stone streets and a riverfront neighborhood with timbered buildings accented by colorful flower boxes.
Edenkoben, a quaint town on the Wine Trail, hosts an annual wine and chestnut market. There you can enjoy delectable treats infused with chestnuts and wine!
Make your way to Beilstein, a quaint countryside village tucked into the hillside. You can now can enjoy the beautiful fall colors and a nice glass of wine.
One of the greatest things about living in Germany is the easy accessibility to transportation between awesome places. So many exciting adventures are just a short train, plane or automobile ride away. Paris awaits you!
Though there isn’t any shortage of places to enjoy a beer this time of year, indulge yourself at Welde Brewery. You can enjoy various delicious beers and grab a bite to eat the first Sunday of the month.
Are you a little intimated with the sophistication and elegance of the Stuttgart rail and bus system? This article will provide helpful tips on how to get around the Stuttgart transit system.
Looking for something to do in Stuttgart? Simply head to Downtown Stuttgart for fun family events. These on-going and seasonal events include fests, flea markets, a Christmas Market, shopping, museums, great places to eat and so much more!
Plan a trip to the beautiful Seville, Spain! Visit the city’s favorite attractions such as Plaza de España and Plaza de Toros de Seville or view the historic city by a carriage ride and much more.
Take a drive down to beautiful Bregenzerwald, Austria for special Alpine Cheese. This special cheese is creamy, distinctly flavored and literally melts in the mouth.
Pumpkins, apples, leaves falling, scarf and boot season…these are a few of my favorite things! I love autumn and what better way to kick it off than at the Appel… Read more
I immediately think of Mary Poppins when someone says that phrase. This fall I went to one of the many kite festivals in Baden-Württemberg (BW) and what fun! Luckily, we… Read more
If NYC’s Greenwich Village and Wiesbaden, Germany collided, it would create: The Wiesbaden Folklore Fest. Held at the Wiesbaden Schlachthof during the last weekend of August, the Folklore Fest brings… Read more
I know, I know…another wine fest! But, this isn’t just any wine fest. This is the Mother of all Wine Fests. This is to Wine what Oktoberfest is to Beer…. Read more
With the 2015 BMW-Berlin Marathon just finished, I have gathered some tips for those with the goal of completing the 42.2 kilometers in 2016. Personally, I run only when chased,… Read more
A few months ago, there was a knock at my door. It was my neighbor, and apparently, my Mayor. A conversation ensued about Americans living in German neighborhoods. The purpose… Read more
Can’t decide if you want to spend your weekend sitting outside drinking beer or going on a bicycle ride through the city? Well, with the Mainz Beer Bike you can do… Read more
Calling all foodies! The Wiesbaden Street Food Fest is a place where it is publicly acceptable to literally eat your way across the fest! Challenge accepted! The festival at the… Read more
A trip to greet family from the Frankfurt Hbf last weekend turned into an afternoon of fest food, rides, and beer; an all too common occurrence for a fall afternoon… Read more
Mark your calendar next August for the Rüdesheim’s Annual Wine Festival. Though no noisy rides or big flashing candy stands, this fest definitely has quality over quantity.
Neotal Park in Wiesbaden hosts an annual summer fest that’s sweet and simple. This beautiful “back to the basics” fest includes storytelling, face painting, game boards area and so much more.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, museums and historic sights. What may not be known is this city’s delectable food. Learn more about what and where to eat when in this beautiful city.
Wittlich hosted its annual Pig Fest during the month of August. Fest goers spent the day eating pork, sampling wine, listening to local bands and much more.
Almost every weekend you can find a fest somewhere in Germany. This article will shed light on some celebrations and explain the different types of fests.
The Lichtenberg Castle recently revived the Middle Ages with a Medieval Market. There were vendors, actors in costumes, fire-eaters, jugglers, music and much more.
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