Celebrating the first wine festival of the season, the quaint town of Freinsheim offers a night with wine, food & fire in January!
Learn why “driving” is probably the best transportation mode to visit places on your bucket list while in Europe. Also, find out great tips to make the most of your road trip!
“KreativALL Wiesbaden” is the Do-It-Yourself public trade fair all about crafts, design and cooking. Exhibitors will be presenting the latest products and trends and organizing various activities where you can join in and… Read more
Let your kids have fun at Trier’s indoor trampoline park Trampoline Trier! There are rides, bumper cars, slides, swings, ball pits, a tot-sized roller coaster, and of course, trampolines.
Tübingen is a town of all seasons delighting the masses throughout the year with its festivals, museums, quaint shops, wonderful eateries, a gorgeous river and much more.
When you let Interlaken, Switzerland be your New Year’s destination, you can take in amazing views, hit the slopes, enjoy Fondue and so much more.
For this holiday season make your very own White Christmas Sangria with a Pinot Grigio. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Christmas and holiday cookie traditions seem to be high on almost everyone’s to-do list. These are sweet treats we indulge in as well as pass around to family, friends and neighbors.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
The quaint town of Zellertal is situated in Palatinate wine region. Toss in some art and food and you have the enchanting Zellertal Arts and Wine Market.
Wiesbaden’s Schlachthof is the perfect place to dine and socialize. The cultural center has great food, live music, DJs, outdoor sports games and more.
What brings people, couples, friends, towns together to rejoice with great enthusiasm? Love? Freedom? World Peace? No. The answer is: Wine Fests. Every year in the middle of August, the… Read more
This summer strawberries are on every corner kiosk in Germany. It is not difficult to be tempted to include these sweet gems with breakfast, lunch and dinner. As a child,… Read more
The first thing you notice about Klaus Hartmann is his marquee chef mustache and goatee. It is what you would expect from one of the Three Musketeers, curled at the… Read more
Tortilla de Española is an easy to make Spanish dish that can be served as breakfast on the go, an afternoon snack, lunch or appetizers.
Whip up a quick and yummy pasta dish in ten minutes! Let this be your go-to dish for guests or something to make quickly for your family.
Here are a few tips to help you connect, embrace and enjoy military life no matter the location of your duty station. These tips include making friends, learning the language where you are located, taking free classes and more.
Germany ushers in spring with Cherry Blossom Days. Celebrating the blooming of the cherry tree with fests, hikes, food and wine.
A wine and/or culinary walk in the Pfalz is a rite of passage that every American should experience whilst in Germany.
It’s soon spargel season. This celebrated vegetable (white asparagus) in Germany can be found at special events, restaurants, farmer’s markets and stores.
Trier’s Bastel Stube is a craft store you may be accustomed to in the U.S. This over 2,000 meters store is a home good and creative paradise.
Monte Mare in Kaiserslautern offers fun and relaxation for the entire family. This wellness center includes spa treatments, massages, saunas, hot tubs, indoor/outdoor pools and much more.
Having a soup night at least one night out of the week is great idea for a family. Soups are easy to prepare as well as relatively inexpensive to make.
Safari Restaurant is a very tasty East African restaurant that dishes up exotic cuisine in Kaiserslautern. Our blogger tells us what she thinks…
Try this classic Filipino dish with a twist. Balsamic Chicken Adobo will surely make your mouth water.
Come visit Albersbach’s Distillery for an assortment of schnapps from the sweet fruit liquors in flavors like cherry and raspberry to aged plums and pears.
Feeling hungry or nostalgic? Then try a hearty meal that Grandma used to make!
Fresh Pesto is a hit with almost any recipe and best of all it’s really easy to make.
Try this quick and easy creamy broccoli soup for a tasty and warming winter treat.
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