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Get to know the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean Diet (MD for short) is a nutritional recommendation based on foods inspired by traditional dietary patterns from the Mediterranean region of the world.

April 30, 2020 ×

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Cut your own flowers (Blumen zum Selbstschneiden)

Cut your own flowers (Blumen zum Selbstschneiden)

During my first spring in Germany, I ooh’d and aah’d at the sight of beautiful greenery and fields of blooms along the road whenever my family went on weekend trips. I noticed several flower fields with a banner that said “Blumen” and a couple of cars parked nearby.

April 30, 2020 ×

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Home cinema highlights

Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics! These are just a few from the 90s — Part 6

April 30, 2020 ×

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Trier to Koblenz: Eco biking adventure

Eco-adventures are the combination of adventurous activities while acting in an environmentally responsible manner. Destinations and activities vary widely and can be anything from floating on a raging river in South Africa to soaring through the tree canopy in the Ozarks!

April 23, 2020 ×

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Home alone — rules for dogs

We all love our four-legged friends. They show us unconditional love when we get home and they are more than happy to give us a lick on the cheek when we are down.

April 23, 2020 ×

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Air out your house

How many times has someone suggested that you “go out and get some fresh air” when you weren’t feeling great? Well, there definitely is some good health advice behind that suggestion.

April 23, 2020 ×

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Who isn’t familiar with being exhausted, running on low energy and getting caught up in the rat race? You probably feel like you just need room to exhale and breathe freely again. Could there be a better place to do so than an oasis of pure nature? Nope! And we’ve got the perfect insider tip for you. Head outdoors to Mehlingen Heath (known in German as Mehlinger Heide) to take a break from the daily grind and reconnect by unplugging.

Unplug in Mehlinger Heide

Mehlinger Heide (Mehlingen Heath) is one of the biggest heath areas in the South of Germany and a natural reserve of pure beauty.

April 23, 2020 ×

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Home cinema highlights

Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics! These are just a few — Part 5

April 23, 2020 ×

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Home cinema highlights

Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics!

April 16, 2020 ×

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Hiking and biking apps

As an old-school outdoor adventure guide, I am used to leading hiking and biking adventures throughout Europe based on knowledge of the trails, terrain, points of interest, rest stops, and evacuation routes in the event of an injury or medical emergency. However, not everyone wants to pay for a guide […]

April 16, 2020 ×