The Witch Tower of Idstein!
2016-12-01
The charming and remarkable town of Idstein makes a wonderful day trip, which includes viewing sites from the top of Witch Tower (Hexenturm).Continue Reading
Rüdesheim am Rhein beside the beautiful Rhine River
2016-10-20
The charming town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, which you can only reach by ferry, has vineyards, wine tours, picturesque views, historic buildings, great restaurants and shopping and more. Continue Reading
The Awakening – Halloween at Frankenstein Castle
2016-10-01
Are you looking for the ultimate Halloween experience? The Frankenstein’s Castle is up there near the top! This annual Halloween festival in Darmstadt is one of the biggest Halloween festivals in Europe.Continue Reading
Family safari at the Opel Zoo
2016-09-10
Brown foxes, wild boar and red squirrels are indigenous to the Taunus Mountains. However, thanks to Opel Zoo you can catch a glimpse of various other animals like elephants, giraffes, llamas and hippos in Kronberg! Wonderful Place to Visit Opel Zoo is a wonderful place to visit and see all of theContinue Reading
Niederwald Eagle Sanctuary
2016-07-21
The Niederwald Eagle Sanctuary is a great place to go when you want to leave your weekend living room nest! Niederwald looks after injured birds of prey and owls before releasing them back into the wild. Continue Reading
Fun in the Sun at the Lorelei Toboggan Run!
2016-07-13
Picture yourself zipping down the side of a mountain with sun in your eyes and wind in your face. For this exhilarating experience try the fun toboggan run in Lorelei!Continue Reading
A Night Out Dancing in May
2016-05-10
Although my wild and crazy nights out dancing are well behind me, I was interested in how the Germans celebrate Tanz in den Mai (Dance in May).Continue Reading
See Through the Eyes of Lorelei
2016-02-09
Would you like to see through the eyes of the Lorelei, the legendary mermaid? Head to Bornich to take in the spectacular view from up high above the Rhein River. Continue Reading
The Best of Ireland in 5 Days ~ Part 1 Dublin
2016-01-18
Wanting to trade in an American or a German meal for Bangers ‘n Mash, we headed to Ireland. Our first stop was Dublin! Continue Reading
Family Fun at Opel Zoo
2015-11-19
Normally indigenous to the Taunus Mountains are the brown foxes, wild boar and red squirrels. Thanks to Opel Zoo you can see elephants, giraffes, hippos and more. Continue Reading
A Wine Lover’s Paradise ~ Rüdesheim am Rhein
2015-04-06
The charming town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, which you can only reach by ferry, has vineyards, wine tours, picturesque views, historic buildings, great restaurants and shopping and more. Continue Reading
Families Activities Near Wiesbaden
2014-06-24
Wiesbaden and surrounding areas offer various fun activities for families. While in Germany, get out and enjoy your European experience!Continue Reading
4 Things to do with your kids in Frankfurt
2013-10-02
4 things to do with your kids in Frankfurt, Germany, a quick trip from the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern military communities. Continue Reading
Explore the Rhine River
2012-08-27
The Middle Rhine, known for it’s more than 40 castles and rolling vineyards, is a tourist’s dream destination. This area of the Rhine River stretches from Bingen in the south to Bonn in the north and is complete with medieval era castles and ruins, quaint wine villages, and fascinating history.Continue Reading
4 Things to Do in Wiesbaden
2012-07-21
The Herald Union newspaper has some great ideas for getting outdoors and exploring in Wiesbaden.Continue Reading
6 Museums To Visit near Frankfurt, Germany
2012-03-19
When the weather refuses to cooperate with your weekend or holiday plans, spending the day at one of Germany’s many museums is the perfect way to get out of the house and explore, without getting wet. Below are a few museums in driving distance from several of our military communities.Continue Reading