Archive for July, 2012

News

Ready to PCS? Make the best out of the rest of your time in Germany

by Brittny Mejia
AdvantiPro

Moving boxes and bubble wrap should not be the final things you see
before moving to a new location. Take a break from the stress of PSCing
and make your last month in Germany a memorable one. Whether you decide
to visit one of the many castles dotting the landscape, or simply enjoy a
typical German meal, here is a list that can help get you started.

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Lifestyle

Let’s Toast to Summer

Let’s Toast to Summer

by Brendon Robbeloth
Contributing writer

Let

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Lifestyle

Visit Luisenpark, Mannheim

Visit Luisenpark, Mannheim

by Brendon Robbeloth
Contributing writer

Soothe your body, mind and soul this summer by visiting the tranquil
gardens of Luisenpark in Manheim. For more than a century, tourists and
locals alike have been drawn to the biological conservatory nestled on a
small lake in the middle of this busy city.

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Features

Alternatives to parking at Frankfurt Airport

by Brendon Robbeloth
Contributing writer

One of the more expensive aspects of a vacation can be one that people
often forget to account for: airport parking. This may not be as big of a
deal if one is

flying out of Frankfurt-Hahn Airport; they conveniently offer many
budget-friendly parking lots, from as little as

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Features

Frankfurt: Between Goethe and skyscrapers

Frankfurt: Between Goethe and skyscrapers

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

“On the 28th of August 1749, as the midday bell struck twelve, I was born into Frankfurt by the Main. The stars were favourable …” This is how Johann Wolfgang von Goethe describes his own birth in the book “Poetry and Truth.” The greatest German poet experienced the hustle and […]

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News

Enjoy these hassle-free day trips

Enjoy these hassle-free day trips

by Annie Valentine Tintle
Contributing writer

School is out, the children are home and the Wii rules the household.
For parents in the throes of lazy summer days, nothing is more daunting
than crafting activities to fit the laundry list of family requirements:
toddler/teen friendly, close to home, minimal paraphernalia and high
entertainment value.

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News

Tricks  for  traveling  with  younger  passengers

Tricks for traveling with younger passengers

by Annie Valentine Tintle
Contributing writer

Planes, trains and automobiles: If you plan to travel with children this
summer, getting from here to there can be parental torture. DVD players
and video games are nice but some vacations require thinking outside
the electric black box.

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News

‘I Wish I Were at Home!’ : Stop homesickness before it stops you

‘I Wish I Were at Home!’ : Stop homesickness before it stops you

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

You always wanted to come to Germany, but now that you

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News

USO: A home away from home

USO: A home away from home

by Brittny Mejia
AdvantiPro

Moving to a new location can be scary, but one particular organization
makes it their mission to create a home away from home for those
military families living and serving overseas.

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Features

What’s on your mind?

What’s on your mind?

We asked: What was your most memorable summer vacation?

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