Lifestyle

A city of art and architecture, Rotterdam is the Netherlands’ second city. And it’s brilliant. Restaurants, bars, and cafes can be found along pedestrian plazas and in unique pockets of the city. Rotterdam offers great public transport, friendly locals, and easy walks. These elements make it easy to relax and enjoy […]

Hiking is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors during any season and get in some physical activity. Germany offers a plethora of hiking and walking trails for beginners and experienced hikers alike, and the Kaiserslautern area in particular is loaded with hiking and cycling opportunities. Here are five tips […]

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. […]