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Konstanz — a calm lake city

Konstanz — a calm lake city

Konstanz (Constance) is a lively, yet relaxing famous university town offering a wide range of leisure activities for visitors of all ages. A visit to the old town of Konstanz, which has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, reveals how this traditional trading town came to life. The town’s […]

February 4, 2022 ×

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Flensburg  — city on a fjord with Danish flair

Flensburg — city on a fjord with Danish flair

Flensburg, a quaint city situated just five kilometers south of Denmark and on a picturesque German fjord, is well worth a stopover going to or coming back from Denmark. Or, to enjoy a longer stay along the Baltic Sea to get a feel for its hanseatic atmosphere and Danish way […]

January 28, 2022 ×

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Porsche Museum — a car enthusiast’s heaven

Porsche Museum — a car enthusiast’s heaven

When in Germany, car enthusiasts young and old should make a pilgrimage to the Porsche Museum. It is a phenomenal piece of design and architecture, housing exhibitions that are fun, interactive and informative. This museum will truly get your engine revved up. The building’s huge structure looks like a suspended […]

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Living history at Hessenpark

Living history at Hessenpark

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 […]

January 21, 2022 ×

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What ever happened to Sembach Airfield?

What ever happened to Sembach Airfield?

“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 […]

January 14, 2022 ×

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Wandering Kaiserslautern Wildpark

Wandering Kaiserslautern Wildpark

With winter settling in, it’s tempting to stay inside. But, part of staying healthy means getting fresh air and exercise, and Germany is a great place to take walks in the woods. There is a German saying: “Es gibt kein schlechtes Wetter, nur schlechte Kleidung.” It means: There is no […]

December 17, 2021 ×

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Holiday Kaiserslautern: City lights, forest magic

Holiday Kaiserslautern: City lights, forest magic

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 […]

December 10, 2021 ×

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Who needs zoos? Wild Germany

Who needs zoos? Wild Germany

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 […]

December 10, 2021 ×

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Traveling locally: Van camping is the way to go

Traveling locally: Van camping is the way to go

Though camping may conjure images of backcountry wilderness and pop-up tents, there is another way to go: van camping. This is an excellent way to see Germany (or Europe) on a budget. For many of us, living in Germany meant a chance to to travel! Take a train to Paris, […]

December 3, 2021 ×

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Winter forest hiking – time for adventures

Winter forest hiking – time for adventures

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 […]

December 3, 2021 ×