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Keukenhof opens its doors

Keukenhof opens its doors

With the arrival of spring comes the long awaited opening of the Keukenhof gardens. Located in Lisse, the Netherlands, Keukenhof gardens welcome more than 800,000 visitors from around the world each year.

April 4, 2013 ×

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Strawberry Delights: Festivals across Germany

For information about self-harvesting fields nearby and festivals throughout Germany and Italy, read more.

March 28, 2013 ×

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Spring festivals in Alsace

Just across the border in France lies a tiny region called Alsace that almost feels German: half-timbered houses, rolling hills, a strong wine culture, small villages and words you might recognize.

March 28, 2013 ×

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Seeking Sunny Getaways

Seeking Sunny Getaways

Even poet Goethe felt what most of us do when spring brings rain and chilly weather: Let’s go somewhere nice! Centuries ago, the inhabitants of Northern Europe were drawn to warmer, nicer, more pleasant locations at this time of year.

March 28, 2013 ×

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The sheer cliffs of the Dolomites turn pink at sunset.

Spring skiing in the Italian Dolomites

The Italian Dolomites are like no place you’ve ever been. Learn more about skiing, hiking and the culinary experiences of this unique area of Italy.

March 28, 2013 ×

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Flurries of snow surround the entrance to Freud’s former home turned museum.

For the Love of Freud: The Freud Museum in London

London is notorious for attracting swarms of tourists to its well-known landmarks and museums. While London’s hotspots are remarkable in their own right, I am interested in a different London. A lesser-known gem of London exists in the form of the Freud Museum.

March 22, 2013 ×

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London: A perfect weekend escape

Buzzing with life both night and day, one can never be bored in London. From rock-and-roll musicals to exclusive shopping trips, it is the perfect city for a quick, weekend trip.

March 22, 2013 ×

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Check out these holidays in foreign countries

Vacationers who don’t want to stand in front of closed shops, banks and grocery stores while visiting other countries should know when those foreign countries observe national holidays.

March 1, 2013 ×

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Teens take part in Pueblo Inglés for Teens, a summer camp for native English-speaking teens who mingle with Spanish speaking teens at the camp, teaching them English.

Teens: Make a difference this summer!

Summer is right around the corner. Do you know what you plan on doing yet?
Do you feel like meeting people from all over the globe, seeing new places and taking part in activities, sports and theater, all in English?

February 22, 2013 ×

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Freinsheim offers red wine hike to vineyard

Freinsheim offers red wine hike to vineyard

by Petra Lessoing
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Fresh air, culinary specialties and fine red wines” is how organizers describe their first event highlight taking place in the historical wine village of Freinsheim. The annual red wine hike will be held Jan. 25 to 27. The red wine hike is a guided tour leading from the town hall […]

January 18, 2013 ×