Almabtrieb – A Festival for the Cows Coming Home
Original post September 3, 2022 | Updated August 22, 2026 Almabtrieb… a German word I learned during COVID, when I was dreaming of what we could have been doing during our lockdown nightmare. I researched…
All About Mainz, Germany’s Rose Monday (RosenMontag) Parade
Original Post: 12 February 2024
Our First Fasching(Karneval)- a Mardi Gras Tradition in Germany
Original Post: March 3, 2019 || Updated: January 19, 2026 On our first March here in Europe in 2019, we were already jumping right into another big festivity after the Christmas holiday excitement, following our…
- Accomodations · Germany · Hotels · Travel
Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch Review
Staying at Hilton hotels has been one of our favorite accommodations to book in Europe, they just offer a bit more amenities in my opinion. As Hilton Honors and Diamond members we typically try to…
- Christmas Markets · Europe · Germany · Travel
Charming Christmas Markets in Germany
Original Post September 25, 2023 || Updated Post November 14, 2025 If you ask me what the one thing is that comes to mind that made Germany so special when we first moved to the…
The Top Food and Drinks to Try at a German Christmas Market
The holiday season in Germany is one of the best times of year, and the Christmas Markets make it unique. It’s the nostalgia of walking along cobblestone streets, stalls lined up and intricately decorated for…
Esslingen’s Christmas & Medieval Market Guide
Original Post December 7, 2023 || Updated Post November 14, 2025 When you vow to return to a beautiful city from a previous activity you did a few months ago, and a local recommends you…
Baden-Baden: A Charming German Christmas Market
Original Post-January 3, 2020 | Updated Post November 14, 2025 Christmas and New Year have passed, but a few Christmas markets (Christkindelsmarkt or Weihnachtsmarkt) remain in Germany after the holidays. One in particular is Baden-Baden,…
Dresden Christmas Markets: A Guide to One of the Oldest Christmas Markets in Germany
Updated November 14, 2025 | Original Post December 19, 2022 On our first Summer in Europe (2019), we took a cruise around Western Europe. One of the nights we had dinner reservations on the ship,…
What You Need To Know About Kerwe in Germany
Original Post August 31, 2023 || Updated August 10, 2025 If there’s a word that I love hearing in German, it’s “Kerwe.” Our village just recently finished celebrating another Kerwe this year, and it was…
Hitscherhof Farm: The Perfect Quaint Pumpkin Farm in Germany
Original Post October 2, 2023; Updated August 10, 2025 In the Rheinland-Pfalz region of Germany lies a quaint farm. A farm that opens its doors once a year during the Fall season for its annual…
Grape Harvest Experience at Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Original post October 3, 2023 || Updated August 10, 2025 I recently checked off a bucket list experience from my ever-growing list of things to do in Europe. I have been looking for a grape…
How to Visit Partnach Gorge (Partnachklamm) in the Winter at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Updated May 11, 2025 || Original Post February 15, 2019 This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase the items linked in this post, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you….
How to Visit Little Tokyo in Düsseldorf, Germany
Have you heard of the “Little Tokyo on the Rhine?” It’s a slice of Japan in the middle of Düsseldorf, Germany. If you haven’t and/or are missing out on the nostalgia for Japanese culture, Little…
Germany’s Pick Your Own Flower Fields (Blumen Fields)
Updated August 2, 2023 | Original Post: April 19, 2019 One of the things I absolutely love about Germany is the Pick-Your-Own Flower fields. Being we have only lived in the country for a few…
Mudflat Hiking the North Sea in Germany
Updated July 26, 2023 | Original Post May 31, 2021 We did a thing—something we have never done before. We mudflat hiked our way across the Wadden Sea in the North Sea! This hike was…
Center Parcs Park Allgäu Germany Review
Wintertime in Europe can be magical, but sometimes, it can be overwhelming with its ever-changing weather. We’ve had snow, rain, fog, and cold all at once that can last for weeks. That can be daunting…
- Accomodations · AirBnb · Castle · Europe · Germany
Burg Colmberg: Spend the Night in a 13th-Century Castle
Germany, the land of Castles. Having visited a handful of castles since moving to Europe, staying in one was on top of our to-do list. When the opportunity arose for an overnight stay, just the…
How to Visit Helgoland
Understandably, travel has yet to resume in some parts of the world. Please continue to check the country of destination and departure for rules and regulations regarding travel to and from the country. Please continue…
Kletterpark-Cuxhaven “Climbing Tree Park” in the North Sea in Germany
Wanna conquer your fear of heights? Or better yet, if you’re not afraid of heights, find joy in climbing and flying from one tree to the other? Then, look no further than in the North…
- Europe · Foodie/Recipes · Germany · Travel
Reasons to Visit the HARIBO Factory Store in Bonn, Germany
Germany, the land of enchanting castles, beer, festivals, Christmas markets, and much more. But, did you know they’re known for something sweet and delicious? Candy lovers, this post is for you, specifically gummy bear lovers…
Spending the Day in Bonn, Germany
It’s Cherry Blossom Season in Bonn, Germany, and we’re still under some Covid restrictions here in Germany. Nevertheless, we are still able to make day trips, but no overnight stays. With this, we decided to…
How to Visit the Cherry Blossom Trees in Bonn, Germany
Spring is in the air here in Germany, despite the surprise cold front we have been getting the past few days. Nevertheless, the cherry and almond blossom trees have been showing off their beauty within…
Germany Day Trips: Gem Mining (Edelsteinminen Steinkaulenberg) in Idar-Oberstein
**** Be sure to check their website prior to your visit for Covid update and/or closures**** Who knew we’d find a hidden gem of an adventure that consists of “mining” for gemstones and rock crystals…
Spaghetti Eis – A Tasty GermanTreat
Ice Cream (Eis) in Germany is simply a staple Germany and a must-have while in the country, especially in the warmer months. When the weather starts to warm up in the Spring, then you know…
- Europe · Germany · Nature · Uncategorized
World War II Hike: Siegfried Line Lambsborn- Dragon’s Teeth
Hiking in Germany is quite popular, but one thing we like to do is find historical monuments and learn about their history. I’ve got a husband who is a World War II history buff, so…
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Top Things to Do
If you wanted to take a trip back in time to the Middle Ages and visit a German town that offers both charm and history, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is your place to go….
Weekend Getaway to Germany’s Black Forest (Part 2)
Hello! Thank you for joining me on Part 2 of our Black Forest weekend adventure! This is a continuation from my previous post you can find, here. Are you ready to continue? Los Ghets! (“Let’s…
Weekend Getaway to Germany’s Black Forest (Part 1)
The idyllic Black Forest (also known as der Schwarzwald in German)….it’s much more than I ever imagined it would be. Since living abroad, this magical region of Germany has always been on our list of…
- Accomodations · Europe · Germany · Hotels · Travel
Center Parcs Hochsauerland: German Waterpark Resort Review
Summer vacation is in full swing here in Europe! This year, Covid set back a few plans we already had in our summer vacation works (oh, Sardinia). With Covid restrictions slowly being lifted in Germany,…
