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Hessen is a “middle-German” state famous for its capital, Wiesbaden, the 14th largest airport in the world, FRA, and the adjacent banking city Frankfurt am Main. Unfortunately it took some big hits during the war and though there are still a few cobble-stoned towns left, the main part of history […]

“It’s hard to tell there was a runway here,” my husband says over the chilly winter wind. “True. But they left a few bunkers and pavement,” I respond. “And the tower.” He points beyond the field where there is a tall green airport control tower attached to a long three-story […]

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 in Kaiserslautern — both expected and unexpected. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday season […]

Even though Germany is one of the most populous countries in Europe, it still contains forests, mountains, and quiet natural places. If you pay attention, you’ll quickly find that you’re not alone out there. Germany also has a great deal of wildlife that can be safely spotted! “Wilderness” probably isn’t […]

For my fellow hikers who enjoyed the great outdoors trekking during the warmer months of the year, there is no need to put away those boots and let Old Man Winter keep you indoors until spring of next year. Winter hiking and snowshoeing are excellent activities for those of you […]

On the night of Dec. 5 German children place a boot outside their front door in hopes they are visited by an iconic figure. When they wake up on Dec. 6 they rush to the front door to find their boot is filled with treats and small toys. The figure […]

’Tis the season to spoil your dog! Like us humans, most dogs love few things more than food. If we get seasonal delights such as gingerbread, cinnamon stars and marzipan potatoes, so should they. This recipe will make for fantastic Christmas gifts for your canine loved ones. I love baking […]