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“I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” ~Mark Twain People often ask me if I get bored when I travel alone and the answer is always no. Sometimes it’s people-watching over expensive […]

The Black Forest is world-famous, for good reason. The thickly wooded, mountainous terrain has a powerful mystique that goes far beyond its cuckoo-clock reputation. It is also home to one of Germany’s most beautiful national parks, which offers four-season hikes, diverse animal life, waterfalls, lakes, and day trips to fantastic […]

Set in a tiny nook in southeast Bavaria, nearly surrounded by Austria, Berchtesgaden just might be Germany’s most beautiful national park. The park summons so many superlatives: Majestic, breathtaking, raw, sublime, incredible. Here’s another one: Action-packed. Indeed, visitors will never lack for something to do — during any season. As […]

If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places — both expected and unexpected — in Kaiserslautern. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday […]

Living in Germany can be an amazing, life-changing experience. But let’s be honest. The winters are dark. Real dark. Fortunately, Germany’s central location offers a way for light-seekers to find the sun…which often isn’t as far away as you might think! In Germany, it feels sometimes like you can go […]

Christmas markets in Germany are a feast for the senses and we are cautiously optimistic that there will be no restrictions or short-term cancellations getting between us and a steaming mug of mulled wine this year. So prepare yourself for the sweet scent of gingerbread to seep through romantic alleys […]

There is no question that winter has arrived in Germany!  With that never-ending gray sky, the chilly temps, and the wet rain or snow on the ground, it is easy to just close the front door, kick off those boots, and climb onto the couch with a blanket and the […]