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.
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.
Wondering what’s up with all those kilts, large meat on a bone and log throwing? Nagold, like other towns, hosts annual Medieval Fests. Step back in time..!
Amsterdam is famously known for its activities for adults but not necessarily for kids. However, here are a few activities that children will love!
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.
Take a day trip to the reconstructed medieval castle near the town of Annweiler. Burg Trifels was one of the favorites of Emperor Barbarossa.
Ramabazama is a fun filled paradise for children of all ages. The indoor playground is the perfect place to go for a fun day or a special birthday party!
Take a day trip with RTT Travel to the Black Forest region. Visit a glass factory, a historic farmhouse, a clock manufacturer and even Black Forest Cake!
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
Miesau Waldfreibad near Kaiserslautern is a great place forenjoy outdoor fun. There is a large slide, waterfalls, diving boards, a toddler pool and more.
CUBO is a beautiful outdoor pool and a great place to spend a hot day. It has something for all including a snack bar, a lounge area, and a wellness center.
The 2015 Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair was a chance for a variety of businesses, organizations, and military forces to demonstrate what they have to offer.
Freizeit Park Rutesheim (near Stuttgart) offers healthy fun for families outdoors! Activities include ropes course, archery, mini-golf, good eats and more!
Take a scenic tour while having a real workout on a Draisine. A Draisine is a trolley that travels along railroad tracks and is propelled by its riders. Pack yourself a picnic basket or dine at one of the restaurant along the way.
Wiesbaden’s Yours American Sports Bar is truly a place to go if you are homesick for stateside type of sports bar. You can get your “American fix with American burgers, American size drinks, sports décor and lively music.
The charming Bayeux, France was the first town to be liberated after D-Day and is a small tourist friendly town with lots of shopping and restaurants.
The charming, medieval town of Oppenheim is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a glass of wine and indulge your curiosity.
After embarking on a 9 day road trip through France and Switzerland to Spain, we said adios to our waistlines when entering Madrid’s Mercado de San Miguel.
Pletsch’s Saftladen is a local treasure near Kaiserslautern. You can purchase delicious goodies made from the store owner’s thousands of apple trees.
Drehpendel is the perfect recipe for a fun night out with family and friends! It has delicious home-style German and Italian food, drinks Kegel bowling.
The town of Rastatt is a great starting point to begin a regional tour of Baden-Württemberg. It has palaces, museums, great restaurants and much more.
The town of Rottweil has a plethora of sites to see and things to do any time of year. There are Roman baths, museums, towers, festivals and much more.
Wildpark Potzberg features a spectacular bird show that features falcons and Bald Eagles. The park also include other animals, a petting zoo, a restaurant, and so much 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
Get your creative juices flowing and enjoy the class Paint-and-Sip. This fun and creative class takes place in a great ambiance including wine and music.
Explore the beauty of the lower Taunus Mountains on a pony or horse from the lovely Ponyhof Schanze! Horse lovers of all ages and all experience levels can enjoy an open… Read more
Luxembourg’s American cemetery is a reminder of American sacrifice during World War II. Here lies thousands of American soldiers, including General Patton.
A Kaiserslautern roller derby team rapidly grew into a league. Come help celebrate the Roller Girls of the Apocalypse fifth birthday on June 13-14.
Stuttgart’s Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens is the only zoological botanical garden in Europe and has over 8000 animals and various beautiful flowers.
The new shopping mall, the K in Lautern in downtown Kaiserslautern is now open. Get your retail therapy with 100 stores as well as restaurants and more.
Croatia will not disappoint you whether you are a family looking to relax or a couple in search of a romantic getaway. Make this your destination.
Lake Ohmbachsee offers a place for walking, hiking, biking and relaxing. There is also a play area, an entertainment, a boating area, a restaurant and more.
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.
Turning an old treasure into a personal gem is the craze. There are antique stores and flea markets in the Stuttgart area where you can find that treasure.
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.
In the Stuttgart area are international stores that have a variety of items for Italian, Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian cuisines and more.
The charming town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, which you can only reach by ferry, has vineyards, wine tours, picturesque views, historic buildings, great restaurants and shopping and more.
Take a walk through the woods of Spicheren, which is rich history as the site of battles. Spicheren is interesting with its war monuments and memorials.
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