Bernkastel-Kues offers a nostalgic atmosphere, street festivals, savory wines and a whole lot more.
Lumpia is a Filipino version of egg rolls and a popular Asian appetizer or side dish. It’s also a yummy finger food for any party!
Collecting momentos of your travels in Germany and other European countries is a fantastic way to savour the memories of your time in Germany as a family.
If you can no longer move inside your closet or garage, it may be time to start polishing up on your organization skills.
Discover Leipzig in 2015. This incredibly green former East German city is celebrating an important anniversary with a number of fantastic events.
Situated at the start of the Romantic Road, Würzburg is perhaps an ideal place to start a tour of some of Germany’s most famous sites.
Dinner parties are a very sociable and fun way to celebrate any occasion and have become more and more popular at New Year
Just because Christmas Day has come and gone, it doesn’t mean the wholesome good food that comes with it need go to waste.
Here is an easy Christmas crafting project that any young kid can make – a wonderful holiday present for loved ones!
This crafting project makes a lovely holiday centerpiece, and can be adorned with cut-up paper, ribbon, twigs or flowers.
The Rhineland region offers some exceptional Christmas markets. Dusseldorf, (Köln), Aachen and Bonn are four of the best in the region.
The Alsace region of France is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. It boasts of picturesque towns along the Alsatian wine route, with majestic castles and churches, romantic rivers,… Read more
The Nachtmann Factory Outlet is the premier crystal shopping destination in eastern Bavaria, in the quaint little town of Neustadt an der Waldnaab.
Thanks to the famous Autobahn, Germany attracts millions of people from all over the world who want to get their adrenaline pumping by driving on one of the world’s best… Read more
A strong core or core strength training is more than just looking good. A strong core will support your body when doing any kind of sport or movement.
Our friends at Frankfurt on Foot have suggested a list of things that you might enjoy when in Frankfurt for a day. And the best thing? They are all free!
Just arrived in Germany? Then Alpine Skiing should be on your list of things to try. Here is our quick guide to everything you need to know about skiing…
Germany’s association with Christmas is forged by its christian and predominately catholic religion. Let’s see how Christmas is celebrated in Germany…
In Germany, “Christkindlmarkt” or Christmas market accompanies the four weeks of Advent. Here’s my top 20.
Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. Established as a Roman fort, today it’s a modern city that has lost none of its imperial flair.
Visit Dorotheenhütte Glashütte in Wolfach, in the Central Black Forest for a free glass-blowing workshop, museum and fabulous glass shop.
This year, my kids decided to forego pumpkin-carving on Halloween in lieu of making their own costumes. I was still determined to have a pumpkin display for my table without the mess… Read more
14th October, 2014 marked the 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Royal Oak in the waters of Scapa Flow in Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland.
Learn more about the annual Kaiserslautern October carnival which takes place at the end of October on the Messeplatz fairgrounds.
Spice up the fall season with this delectable spiced pumpkin and coconut casserole dish.
The Berlin Tattoo will take have over 700 participants will create a unique show of music, song, dance, choreography and special effects.
Enjoy Germany’s sweet delights at a Konditorei or during Kaffee and Kuchen; a German social tradition.
Bayreuth Festival is a world renowned annual music festival of opera performances by the composer Richard Wagner.
Tucked quietly in the Frankfurt Main Cemetery is a small section with names of American babies on the headstones.
Few places in the world can transport us into the realm of fairy tales as easily as Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled amongst the pastoral hills of Bavaria.
Over 100 twists and turns on one of the world’s most famous racetracks – a real challenge even for experienced drivers.
Just arrived and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Here’s a few tips you need to know about shopping in Germany.
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your family with our suggested activities.
The Stuttgart Office of Sport and Exercise host its annual event “Sports Im Park” program (Sports in the Park) which is running until the end of September.
You may be at the point in your life when you’re just about ready to retire and are seriously considering a retirement community as your next move. Here’s a few benefits…
There is no shortage of bike paths in Germany, but finding them can be a little difficult. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you find and follow these terrific paths!
Most incidences of death and serious injuries of babies or a dogs being left in a hot vehicle are not caused deliberately, but by a lack of awareness.
Aveyron in South West France is an area of simple pleasures, of fresh food and fabulous wine and unspoiled vistas of fields and forests, hills and valleys.
The spa town of Bad Dürkheim is one of the most beautiful areas of the German Wine Route. It’s known for wellness & health as well as wine and nature.
The Rhine and wine are inseparably linked to Wiesbaden, the Rheingau and the Taunus. So, enjoy a number of wine festivals that take place in this region.
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