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Places to see in Bavaria

Places to see in Bavaria

When Americans think about Germany, they usually think of Bavaria first. This isn’t surprising since Bavaria is the origin of export hits like the Oktoberfest, traditional lederhosen, dirndl and good old German beer. But there’s a lot more to do in Germany’s biggest state than attending Munich’s Oktoberfest! Bavaria not […]

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Go back in time at Keltenpark

Go back in time at Keltenpark

I’m standing outside a Celtic longhouse watching the Celtic way to make and hold fire. Herr Klaus Zahneisen is a docent at the Keltenpark Otzenhausen. He shows us the special tree fungus ancient Celts smoldered into charcoal to use as a base fire material. He strikes a spark on it […]

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Five tips, tricks for visiting Paris

Five tips, tricks for visiting Paris

As the weather warms up and summer vacation looms on the horizon, you may find yourself imagining a week in Paris, France. Sure, you’ve seen it in movies, you’ve tried the food and maybe even coveted the fashion, but nothing compares to walking the streets of Paris and experiencing Parisian […]

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Discover beautiful Klagenfurt in Austria

Discover beautiful Klagenfurt in Austria

The city of Klagenfurt lies in the south of Austria, almost as far from Innsbruck to the west, as from Vienna to the northeast, but just a short drive from Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It’s a beautiful part of Austria, which includes numerous gorgeous lakes and spectacular views of […]

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Taking overnight train to Sweden

Taking overnight train to Sweden

My family earned some solid Tågskryt over spring break by traveling overland, via train, all the way to Stockholm. Tågskryt is the Swedish word for “train cred” or “train brag” — the very Swedish idea that I can now brag about my trip because I chose the environmental way to […]

April 29, 2022 ×

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Five things to do in Freiburg im Breisgau

Five things to do in Freiburg im Breisgau

One of the first things you need to know about Freiburg is its name. When I looked at the map of Baden-Württemberg, I decided a day trip to the southern Black Forest region sounded fun and interesting. In Germany there are two cities with this name and similar spelling. Both […]

April 22, 2022 ×

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Easter Lamb Recipe

Easter Lamb Recipe

Ingredients 125g butter or margarine at room temperature 125g sugar 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt 4 eggs 150g flour 1 tsp baking powder 100g peeled, ground almond 6 drops of bitter almond extract 6 spoonfuls of milk Powdered sugar to sprinkle Lamb cake mold Preparation Preheat […]

April 15, 2022 ×

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Spring Nature Crafts for Kids

Spring Nature Crafts for Kids

Spring has sprung and it’s all about flowers, butterflies and sunshine! Start by taking a family walk, hike, stroll or jaunt to search for inspiration. Fill up your baskets or backpacks with beautiful flowers, twigs, leaves and so forth. Grab your glue sticks, pull out your paint, secure your scissors […]

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Off the beaten path –  Day trips to some of Germany’s hidden gems

Off the beaten path – Day trips to some of Germany’s hidden gems

You’ve likely been to the Champs-élysées in Paris or seen the cathedrals at Strasbourg and Cologne. You’ve surely been able to stand up close, beside Big Ben in London and all those were indeed fabulous trips for you and your family. But have you ever seen the world’s tallest cathedral […]

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Gardening in pots

Gardening in pots

For years, I have dreamed about having my own beautiful garden with the healthiest, most beautiful vegetables. Despite the fact that I do not have much of a green thumb, I have committed to giving it a shot this year. After doing a bit of research, I have decided growing […]

April 15, 2022 ×