Lifestyle

The Christmas Markets of Germany are one of the best parts of being stationed abroad. If you are stationed in Europe during the holidays, this is a something you can’t miss out on! No matter the size of city or town you find yourself in, there is a small town […]

Whether you love winter or simply endure it until spring arrives, one thing is true: Getting outside and active is important for your health during the long, dark months. Fortunately, there is no shortage of excellent outdoor opportunities in Germany. You have lots of options for seeing the wintry world […]

You know you’ve seen them. The Hahn Airport signs. They are everywhere; on the way north to Cologne, on the way west to Trier, in dinky hamlets, on freeways, and even at intersections in the middle of the woods. It seems that Hahn is both everywhere and nowhere at once. […]

Advent, advent — A cheerful holiday season Advent is a very special time full of century-old traditions and modern customs in Germany. The noun “advent” refers to ‘a coming into place, view or being; arrival.’ More commonly the term is used to describe the season and the four weeks leading […]

As Old Man Winter will be visiting us soon, the skiers and snowboarders are anxiously awaiting the opening of resorts all over Europe to enjoy the winter wonderland. For those of you preferring a more slow-paced approach to outdoor winter fun, we have just the right option for you: Grindelwald […]

Who is crazy enough to go camping in Germany during the winter? Especially when the night time temps start dipping into freezing. I am that person with a few others that have learned how to pitch a tent, make a fire and enjoy this great outdoor adventure even when the […]

Germans love Christmas cookies so much that they designated an entire word to it: “Plätzchen.“ This means if you’re looking for cookies anytime between January and October, they’re “Kekse” but as soon as the first lights are put up, they will all be replaced by the seasonal “Plätzchen.” Yes, even […]