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Taking overnight train to Sweden

Taking overnight train to Sweden

My family earned some solid Tågskryt over spring break by traveling overland, via train, all the way to Stockholm. Tågskryt is the Swedish word for “train cred” or “train brag” — the very Swedish idea that I can now brag about my trip because I chose the environmental way to […]

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Five things to do in Freiburg im Breisgau

Five things to do in Freiburg im Breisgau

One of the first things you need to know about Freiburg is its name. When I looked at the map of Baden-Württemberg, I decided a day trip to the southern Black Forest region sounded fun and interesting. In Germany there are two cities with this name and similar spelling. Both […]

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Easter Lamb Recipe

Easter Lamb Recipe

Ingredients 125g butter or margarine at room temperature 125g sugar 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt 4 eggs 150g flour 1 tsp baking powder 100g peeled, ground almond 6 drops of bitter almond extract 6 spoonfuls of milk Powdered sugar to sprinkle Lamb cake mold Preparation Preheat […]

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Spring Nature Crafts for Kids

Spring Nature Crafts for Kids

Spring has sprung and it’s all about flowers, butterflies and sunshine! Start by taking a family walk, hike, stroll or jaunt to search for inspiration. Fill up your baskets or backpacks with beautiful flowers, twigs, leaves and so forth. Grab your glue sticks, pull out your paint, secure your scissors […]

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Off the beaten path –  Day trips to some of Germany’s hidden gems

Off the beaten path – Day trips to some of Germany’s hidden gems

You’ve likely been to the Champs-élysées in Paris or seen the cathedrals at Strasbourg and Cologne. You’ve surely been able to stand up close, beside Big Ben in London and all those were indeed fabulous trips for you and your family. But have you ever seen the world’s tallest cathedral […]

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Gardening in pots

Gardening in pots

For years, I have dreamed about having my own beautiful garden with the healthiest, most beautiful vegetables. Despite the fact that I do not have much of a green thumb, I have committed to giving it a shot this year. After doing a bit of research, I have decided growing […]

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Experience everything the Black Forest has to offer

Experience everything the Black Forest has to offer

My family and I have been living in Kaiserslautern for almost three years. We have taken countless day trips and overnight trips, and we have had the privilege of visiting 12 different countries. There is one place on our list, however, that we still haven’t visited. It is only a […]

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Dutch Tulips Blossom

Dutch Tulips Blossom

Spring in the Netherlands is a magnificent time of year. Endless fields of colorful tulips line every street, Amsterdam blossoms with floral displays on every corner and the incomparable Keukenhof flower park with its annual flower parade make this a trip you won’t ever forget. Granted, the liking of flowers […]

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Amazing treetop walks

Amazing treetop walks

Many people from other countries, particularly the United States, see Germany as a place that truly ‘gets it’ with regard to wellness, concern for environment, and plugging-in with nature. Since 2009, a series of extended, elevated walking routes is putting Deutschland and surrounding countries in the spotlight of low-stress, interactive […]

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It’s time for spring cleaning

It’s time for spring cleaning

It’s April. The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and our homes are screaming for a good cleaning. Spring cleaning is an opportunity to freshen up our homes, weed out all the clutter, and get a fresh start for the new season. These tips will make cleaning your spaces […]

April 15, 2022 ×