Lifestyle

Whether you’re new to Germany or have been here for years, Cochem might just be the place you need to be. It’s gorgeous, has an epic castle, is loaded with Insta-worthy moments, and has enough surprises to make even the most jaded traveler nod with grudging respect. As a bonus, […]

Germany’s Eifel region is often overlooked. Just a short trip from Kaisers­lautern, this land of lakes, ancient volcanoes, forests and rolling hills is ideal for bikers, hikers, road trippers and day trippers. Another great reason to visit: the region hosts Eifel National Park, which is captivating, wild, and historic. On […]

The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, is a vast network of ancient pilgrimage routes converging at the shrine of St. James in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. While many associate the journey with Spain alone, the experience often begins much further east. Routes like the Jakobsweg in Germany […]

I remember when we first moved to Germany, I found myself mesmerized by castles. I actually saw a Facebook post where someone mentioned that they had lived in Europe for over two years and they were tired of castles. What? How, I wondered, could you ever see too many castles?  […]

Egg painting, festivals, bonfires, Easter games and feasts all partially sum up a traditional German Easter weekend. Many Easter traditions first began in Germany, and to this day, Easter is one of Germany’s most celebrated holidays. In fact, the first chocolate Easter bunny was made in Germany in the 1800s. […]

It’s time to get your garden ready for the best season of the year. To revamp your garden, make a plan of what can be achieved realistically this summer. Get informed about how to improve the quality of your lawn, which seeds or fertilizers to use and how to treat your plants. Collect as many ideas as possible, and consider carefully which plans are suitable for your own garden.

Many of us get caught up in the daily motions of life and “punching a clock.” We find ourselves in the same routine, doing the same things day in and day out. Many of us find ourselves getting caught up in the monotony of life. Before too long, we find ourselves asking the questions, “What am I doing? Where am I going?” It can feel as though you are investing a tremendous amount of effort in going nowhere fast. The secret to breaking free of this cycle and achieving your goals is to get started. These 5 steps will help you set your goals, grow as a person, and reap the most rewards from life.