Archive for April, 2012

Lifestyle

A new way to vacation on a budget

A new way to vacation on a budget

by Susan Melnyk
AdvantiPro Online Editor

Traveling while stationed in Germany is one of the most gratifying ways
to spend your time overseas, but packing the kids into a crowded hotel
room is not always ideal.  Whether you are planning a weekend or
weeklong trip, renting a vacation home might be the best solution to
your space and budget woes. 

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Sports

Out of Season

Out of Season

by Brendon Robbeloth
Contributing writer

Where have those long, frosted winter nights gone? They have
disappeared, in seemingly only a matter of days. It is as if someone had
finally said,

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Schools

Stuttgart Spring Fest

Stuttgart Spring Fest

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Those who know about it are counting the days until it

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Schools

Almond blooms an der Weinstraße

by Brendon Robbeloth
Contributing writer

The wine season is officially upon us. It seems a strange assertion to
make that at any time of the year in Germany wine is considered out of
season. But it is, at least technically, in the colder, winter months.

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Lifestyle

Get Out! Markets, parties, music concerts for you!

Get Out! Markets, parties, music concerts for you!

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Time to party! With the end of winter, Germany offers many festivals and
events near and far. Here are a couple of ideas for the next two months
with loads of events, markets and concerts.

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Features

Give your house guests a taste of German life

Give your house guests a taste of German life

Story and photo by Susan Melnyk
AdvantiPro

Living overseas often means that family and friends come to visit and
want the full cultural experience. In order to give your guests the true
European experience during their short stay, you need to show them how
Germans live, not just where.

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Features

Get fit for spring

Get fit for spring

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, and your spring
clothes are just waiting to get out of the closet. Time to get in shape
for spring!

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News

Driving the Rhine

Driving the Rhine

Story and photos by Brendon Robbeloth
Contributing writer

The 40-mile stretch of the Rhine River between Bingen am Rhein and
Koblenz has been called the

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News

Visit Nearby Bitcherland

Visit Nearby Bitcherland

Bitcherland is situated in the Natural Regional Park of the Northern
Vosges and represents the Lorraine part of this park, which has been
classified by UNESCO as a

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News

4 Must-See European Cities

4 Must-See European Cities

by Susan Melnyk
AdvantiPro

Although every town and city in Europe has its own unique personality,

check out these five cities, which give you a true cross-section of what
Europe has to offer. Each city mentioned is the perfect introduction to
the countries in which they reside.

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