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Experience everything the Black Forest has to offer

Experience everything the Black Forest has to offer

My family and I have been living in Kaiserslautern for almost three years. We have taken countless day trips and overnight trips, and we have had the privilege of visiting 12 different countries. There is one place on our list, however, that we still haven’t visited. It is only a […]

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Dutch Tulips Blossom

Dutch Tulips Blossom

Spring in the Netherlands is a magnificent time of year. Endless fields of colorful tulips line every street, Amsterdam blossoms with floral displays on every corner and the incomparable Keukenhof flower park with its annual flower parade make this a trip you won’t ever forget. Granted, the liking of flowers […]

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Amazing treetop walks

Amazing treetop walks

Many people from other countries, particularly the United States, see Germany as a place that truly ‘gets it’ with regard to wellness, concern for environment, and plugging-in with nature. Since 2009, a series of extended, elevated walking routes is putting Deutschland and surrounding countries in the spotlight of low-stress, interactive […]

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It’s time for spring cleaning

It’s time for spring cleaning

It’s April. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and our homes are screaming for a good cleaning. Spring cleaning is an opportunity to freshen up our homes, weed out all the clutter, and get a fresh start for the new season. These tips will make cleaning your spaces […]

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Easter Traditions Around The World

Easter Traditions Around The World

While German Easter habits don’t stray greatly from American customs, for example easter egg hunting and consuming too much bunny-shaped chocolate, the rest of the world has some exciting, unique traditions worth knowing. Did you know eggs represent the renewal of life and that’s how they got the job of […]

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Spring festival “light” at Cannstatter Wasen

Spring festival “light” at Cannstatter Wasen

The Stuttgart Spring Festival returns to the Cannstatter Wasen as Spring Festival “light.” After a two-year break due to Corona, the state capital gave the green light on Wednesday, March 2, for a slimmed-down version from April 16 to May 8. The opening ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. […]

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Experience Prague’s Easter markets and traditions

Experience Prague’s Easter markets and traditions

Though Germany offers plenty of its own Easter markets, it’s always fun to take a trip and experience another country’s traditions. Luckily, one of the best Easter markets in Europe is located in nearby Prague, Czech Republic. The Prague Easter markets are open every day in the Old Town Square, […]

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Northern Wales: small place, big adventure

Northern Wales: small place, big adventure

No matter your preference — comfort or the wilds — you can find it in northern Wales, where the food is hearty, the tea is grand, and the scones with jam and cream are sublime. Adventure beckons. Answer the call. You won’t be disappointed. Let’s begin in the ivy-shrouded tea […]

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Frohe Ostern  — Happy Easter!

Frohe Ostern — Happy Easter!

Many Easter traditions, such as the Easter bunny, egg hunts and chocolate or candy bunnies, are quite similar in the U.S. and in Germany, however, there may be a few customs you are not familiar with. In Germany, Easter is historically a Christian holiday with church services on Friday, Sunday […]

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Dolomites: Welcome to your Italian adventure

Dolomites: Welcome to your Italian adventure

In northern Italy, where the massive Dolomite mountains dominate the land, you can find a different sort of country. This is adventure Italy. Adventure Italy gets your heart pumping. For example, we asked a lifelong local to recommend a remote hike that was still reasonable enough for a family of […]

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