Ingredients (for 4 people)Ingredients (for 4 people) • ¾ of a pound Basmati rice raw • 1 cup frozen peas • 8 sprigs of dill • 4 tablespoons of lemon/lime juice • 8 tablespoons olive oil • 2 ripe avocados • Salt, ground white pepper and sugar to taste •Continue Reading
With shopping malls in Germany appearing to be now in their heyday, they provide the opportunity for great fun! Here is a list of a few in the Stuttgart area. Continue Reading
It is perhaps during the winter that the enchanting state of Bavaria really glistens.Continue Reading
Check out Switzerland’s international hub, Basel. This city is a great way to start or end your Swiss adventure.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 teaspoon ginger, or less to taste 8 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, diced 1 red chili, chopped 1 ½ pounds potatoes 2 cups red bell peppers, chopped into 1 inch squares 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt, pepper, ground white pepper and sugar to taste 2Continue Reading
Known as both the City of Light and the City of Love, Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Paris at Christmas, decked out in its holiday finery, makes it even more beautiful than usual. Here are a few places to visit while you’re in Paris before or during the holidays.Continue Reading
Christmas is knocking on your door! So grab your holiday shopping list and head to a German Christmas Market! Because there are so many wonderful markets to see in Germany, here are eight tips to help you out! Continue Reading
One of the healthiest activities and habits in Germany is hiking! Germany is dedicated to creating, supporting and maintaining spectacular trails. Grab your boots and be awed! Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 6 medium size eggs 2 cups flour 2 cups milk Salt and ground white pepper to taste ½ cup parsley, chopped 8 slices thin cut bacon 1 cup shredded mountain cheese or bergkaese 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons oil Preparation Separate the eggs. Mix the eggContinue Reading
Zurich has a lot to offer. Enjoy authentic fondue, stroll along picturesque streets, hop on a river boat, take in spectacular cable car views and much more.Continue Reading
Freiburg offers historic landmarks, a beautiful Old Town, an elite university, great places to eat, a thriving nightlife and much more. Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) One week in advance go to your local butch- er, requesting 1-1.5 kilograms veal breast and 1-2 kilograms veal bones. 4-5 dried old pretzel rolls or pretzels ½ cup diced bacon ¼ cup chopped parsley 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 carrot cut into ½-inch piecesContinue Reading
A holiday in Germany offers both the chance for adventurous sport and luxury living off the slopes. Continue Reading
The English Theatre Frankfurt, the largest English language theatre in continental Europe, was founded in 1979 by three Americans and one South African. Continue Reading
Wolfstein, the starting point or final stop of the Pfälzer Höhenweg hiking trail in the northern Palatinate, is a handsome small town with quite a few period buildings near the Kaiserslautern Military Community.Continue Reading
Smart Ways to Get Ready for Autumn It’s that time of the year again when as a kid, we couldn’t wait to gobble down every last crumb of the delicious spiced pumpkin pie and cinnamon rolls my mom baked. Those were the days! I love the chill in the earlyContinue Reading
The following London attractions are grouped together into itineraries so that you visit some or all of the sights in each list within one-day on foot.Continue Reading
Halloween is just a little over two weeks away, but there’s still plenty of time left to shop for costumes. But with so many costumes and stores to choose from, how can you find the costumes you want at the prices you want? 1. Check Out Online Stores This mightContinue Reading
Sample chocolate delights, learn the history of chocolate, take classes, visit museums and attend one of the largest chocolate festivals in the world.Continue Reading
This fall season serve up the delicious 3-Step Pumpkin Cheesecake! Continue Reading
Being a thrifty traveler, I always price out different planes, trains and automobiles. Most of the time you just can’t beat the price of a Ryanair flight. If you are willing to give up a little comfort, then you will save! And to me, saving means more money for more trips! WhatContinue Reading
Tongeren’s Sunday morning flea market is world-renown and if you are an American stationed in Europe, you will hear about this gem. It’s absolutely worth going to visit. When my friend Heather said she would show a group of us her old stomping grounds in the Netherlands and Belgium’s famousContinue Reading
Kloster Eberbach (Eberbach Monastery) is a gorgeous old monastery near Wiesbaden and Frankfurt in Germany, is a fantastic day trip and a great place to take photos. The grounds house several buildings that are open to explore, as well as a great German restaurant.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 1 small piece of ginger 1 clove of garlic 4 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 6 tablespoons sesame oil ¼ teaspoon salt, plus salt for boiling noodles and vegetables 1 pound broccoli 1 bag of sugar snap peas (approx. ½Continue Reading
Here are a few tips to help you decipher German wine labels. Living in central Germany puts you right in the middle of some of the best vineyards in the world. It would be a shame not to learn something about German wine during your stay.Continue Reading
What do we need? • One nice slice of salmon per person (150 grams, or more if you like a bigger one) • 120 grams of potatoes per person • Lettuce • Tomatoes • Cucumber • Sea salt • Ground white pepper • Lemon juice • Olive oil • AcetoContinue Reading
Step back in time and into an English detective story at Baker Street Tea Room and Pub in Saarbrücken. Gorge yourself on their scones or a criminal dinner.Continue Reading
Schwetzingen is a place that has a lot to offer; a beautiful and architecturally-rich palace, music, culture and spargel!Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 500 grams of feta cheese • 1 bell pepper (or if you can get them, take these little bell pepper mix boxes to add a little more color to your meal) • 8 to 10 small vine tomatoes • 4 green peperoni • 4 smallContinue Reading
One thing many Americans tend to miss most about the States is the food and understandably so. (And supermarkets being open 24/7 but that’s a different story.) If that’s the case for you, then we have excellent news: Home Burger & Cocktails in Zweibrücken makes wicked burgers, cocktails and moreContinue Reading
There is nothing in the world like champagne and the great news is that it is not that far to drive to Champagne country from your base in Germany.Continue Reading
Cologne (Köln) is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly city on the Rhine River in Germany with a skyline boasting the famous Cologne Cathedral as its distinguishing feature.Continue Reading
Cardio Workout – Understanding Heart Rate Zones to know how much you can exert yourself safely.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) for gnocchi 1 pound boiled peeled mashed potatoes 2 tablespoons semolina 1 tablespoon potato starch 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Ingredients for sauce 3 onions, finely diced 1 clove of garlic, dicedContinue Reading
There are many locations dedicated to celebrating and exploring the link between travel and literature. So, whether you are a writer looking to get inspired or simply a devoted reader of great novels seeking to enrich their experience – there are plenty of fantastic literary locations over the world thatContinue Reading
Get your artistic juices flowing with your family and friends at Mal-Werk! At this colorful café you can have a creative day with stencils, sponges, stamps, brushes and a rainbow of paint colors.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) • 2 pounds seedless watermelon, diced in 1 inch cubes • 2 limes • 2 tablespoons walnuts, whole • 8 mint leaves, washed • ¾ pounds feta cheese or 350 grams • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • 2 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Press the limes toContinue Reading
Germany has so many camping locations that offer so much fun and excitement. Camping in Germany is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the family.Continue Reading
Many of the buildings in Old Sachsenhausen are in original half-timbered buildings – it’s worth a day of you time to explore it and drink some apple wine.Continue Reading
Heidelberg offers magnificent city views, pleasant walks through history, a castle in ruins, towering churches, cobblestone streets, great shopping and so much more.Continue Reading