Everyone has heard of the world-famous Oktoberfest. It might just be the largest party on Earth. Over six million people attend this three week event each year, and people come from over 80 countries just to experience some down home […]
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Discovering The Magnificent Bastei Bridge in Germany
A Day Trip to Bastei Bridge (Basteibrücke) Ever since we moved to the Oberpfalz in northern Bavaria we’d been hearing about, and seeing stunning pictures of, Bastei Bridge in the region known as Sächsischen Schweiz (or Saxon Switzerland) in former East […]
The Best Places To Go, Germany In Winter
Mountains, Christmas Lights – Germany in Winter is Magical! Have you ever thought of traveling to Germany during the winter? You should. Hands down, it’s the most magical season in this central European country. Forests and mountains are covered in […]
For The Love Of Beer – A Day Trip From Munich
Beer, that refreshing drink we all love, has some very humble beginnings. Some say the ancient Egyptians brewed the first barrels of suds, others pin our fraternity binge-ing brew on the Babylonians. But beer didn’t get serious until the early […]
Our Guide To The Top Open Air Museums For Kids In Germany
Visit Open Air Museums to Step Back in Time What’s better than learning about a culture, traipsing about an outdoor museum, maybe learning how to farm, bake bread, or sail, all with a hands-on experience? I don’t think there is […]
Things To Do On a Long Layover in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest in Germany. If you are travelling to Europe, and especially to Germany, there’s a good chance you’ll have a layover in this massive, sprawling airport. So how can you spend your time? What […]
Finding the Top Prague Attractions
Prague, Czech Republic, is possibly the most beautifully preserved medieval city in all of Europe. The towers and spires lining the skyline, the massive Prague Castle overlooking the town, and the statue lined bridges will transport you back to an […]
Perfectly Pumpkin – A Fantastic German Fall Festival
Ludwigsburg, Germany – Pumpkins Galore I love a festival. And one that involves food, well, that’s a no-brainer. We were going. I love pumpkin, and I’d heard there was plenty of pumpkin specialties to be tasted, so off we went. In […]
Letting Our Hair Down at Rapunzel’s Castle – Mespelbrunn
A Visit to a Fairy Tale Castle – Schloss Mespelbrunn Only a few kilometers off of the A3 between Frankfurt and Würzburg, sits Mespelbrunn castle. This castle is still privately owned, but open to the public for tours, weddings, or renting […]
Prague at Night – The Spark is Back
As you read last week, we were heading to Prague for the weekend with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Prague is an incredibly beautiful city with it’s towers and spires piercing the skyline, and, of course, the food and […]
Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour – Czech Republic
Living in Germany, we definitely get our fill of the golden nectar. Here you can find beer in so many varieties and styles that you your mind will be left reeling by all of the choices even before you’ve had […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know about the Hofbrauhaus in Munich
If you are visiting Bavaria, and even if you are not a beer drinker, you need to go to the Hofbräuhaus Munich. Outside of Oktoberfest season, it is probably the number one destination for tourists from all around the world. This large, […]