Ingredients (for 4 people) • 4 pork steaks from the neck (Schweinenacken) • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 tablespoon mustard • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground pepper Mix lime juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Brush the steaks with the marinade and allow to sit in refrigerator forContinue Reading
Encourage your child to have linguistic skills and help them get in touch with their heritage.Continue Reading
Opel Neroberg is a hidden paradise perched high above the city of Wiesbaden. Here you can dine a swanky restaurant and sun worship and swim in indoor and outdoor pools. Continue Reading
Located on the River Danube within the state of Baden-Württemberg is Ulm, exactly where Iller and Blau rivers enter the Danube.Continue Reading
From swimming pools to steel factories, there are so many places to visit in Germany. Here’s some ideas for 7 great day trips, with or without the kids…Continue Reading
Scotland’s capital city Edinburgh is an iconic destination. It’s steeped in history, the site of ancient bloody battles and offers incredible architecture.Continue Reading
Since PCS season is in full swing, I thought it might be helpful for those of you just arriving in Germany to begin exploring with some simple day trips. Continue Reading
Are you planning on going swimming in the Stuttgart area? Well you better know your bads. This article lists some family-friendly swimming pools and more.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 whole chicken breasts, without bone 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon sugar 10 spring onions ½ cup almonds in their skins ½ chopped parsley 2 cups Greek full fat yogurt ½ cup creme fraiche 1 lemon, juiced Parchment baking paperContinue Reading
The Wiesbaden German-American Fest is held now until July 4. German and American families can come out for fun rides, tasty food, great music and fireworks!Continue Reading
Take a day trip to Eselsmühle, the donkey farm and mill near Stuttgart. Eselsmühle is also a restaurant, event center, geological museum and so much more.Continue Reading
The sting of homesickness is a reality for even the most seasoned of traveler.Continue Reading
With canals lacing the city, Bruges holds many attractions and numerous photo opportunities for the diverse interests of its visitors.Continue Reading
Here are a few tips for your trip and our recommendation of things to do while you’re in Paris, France… the City of Lights.Continue Reading
by Wendy McCool Lewis Holiday Park is an amusement park in Germany, located just south of Mannheim, only a 30-minute drive from Heidelberg and a 55-minute drive from Kaiserslautern. World-class riding attractions and entertaining shows draw visitors again and again. Expedition GeForce, the award-winning megacoaster is one of two rollercoastersContinue Reading
London street markets are world-renowned. Discover numerous flea markets, antiques markets, and vintage fashion markets. Here are our favourites…Continue Reading
When in London, one simply must partake in Afternoon Tea. There’s nothing more British. Here are our top 10 spots for Afternoon Tea in London.Continue Reading
Bitcherland is situated in the Natural Regional Park of the Northern Vosges and represents the Lorraine part of this park, which has been classified by UNESCO as a “World Reserve of the Biospshere.”Continue Reading
Time to take the family on a road trip to check out Germany’s best amusement parks.Continue Reading
Newquay is a town whose name, unless you’ve already happened to come across it on Ryanair’s list of cheapest destinations, you’ve most likely never heard of. That’s a great tragedy of course but, not to worry, you have me to tell you where, when and why to make sure you do notContinue Reading
After a recent trip in which I ended up on the wrong train, here is a very basic explanation for riding the train here in Germany. Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) 4 veal steaks, seasoned with salt and white pepper 1 tablespoons ghee or butter 12 stalks green asparagus 1 small box of Hollandaise sauce For Carrots Vichy 8 medium sized carrots, peeled and finely sliced 1 bottle of mineral water 1 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon saltContinue Reading
LEGOLAND Deutschland will spark the interest of both the young and young at heart! Adults can nostalgically enjoy a journey through their LEGO-loving pasts, while the younger visitors can take in an experience of a lifetime. Continue Reading
The Gartenschau is open from April 1st through October 31st each year and covers a huge area of both flat and hilly terrain in Kaiserslautern, not far from the city center. Learn about the many attractions the park holds!Continue Reading
If your kids need some place to blow off some steam no matter the weather, Lisa says “from beginning to end, my kids had a great time” at Mega Play, an indoor play area for children of all ages in Grafenwoehr, Germany.Continue Reading
If you are looking for something different to do, I urge you to head north to Hamburg on Friday, spend the weekend enjoying the city and go to the famous fish market early on Sunday morning.Continue Reading
A few ideas for how to learn German while you are stationed in Germany.Continue Reading
Living overseas means that family and friends want you to play tour guide when they visit. Here are some tips to give them a taste of life in Germany.Continue Reading
Schloss Vollrads is one of the oldest wine estates in the world, dating back to the 13th century and is located near Wiesbaden and Frankfurt.Continue Reading
Germany is a country that has developed a rich culture over centuries and it is blessed with 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites for culture. Here’s 3 of them.Continue Reading
Do you feel like you’re surrounded by total chaos all the time? Well, maybe you are.Continue Reading
I have always admired folks who took yoga classes. I tried yoga once and it triggered a nasty migraine. My mind might be flexible, but my limbs are not.Continue Reading
Portugal is a country of stunning variety. Landscapes range from granite topped mountain ranges to golden sand laden coastline.Continue Reading
Ingredients for the Brioche: • 4 eggs, at room temperature • 1 ounce dry active yeast • 2 ½ cups all bread flour • ¼ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons salt • 8 ounces unsalted Irish butter, at room temp. cut into small pieces Ingredients for the Topping: • 8Continue Reading
So much to see in a capital brimming with romance, art and fashion, Paris is a no.1 destination!Continue Reading
The breathtaking city of Amsterdam has a lot to offer! This article offers a few off the beat hidden gems to visit while in this magnificent maritime city.Continue Reading
Ingredients (for 4 people) Pommes Boulangere • 1 ½ pounds of potatoes peeled and diced in ½ inch cubes • 2 small onions finely diced • 6 cups of lamb broth (a dish often served with Lamb) • ¼ teaspoon thyme • ¼ teaspoon minced garlic • ½ teaspoon saltContinue Reading
Vienna is steeped in history, a top global city with must see museums and galleries, delectable cuisines, tasty drinks and terrific views.Continue Reading
In an international survey tourists voted Berlin the most popular city in Germany. What’s its secret?Continue Reading
We surveyed a group of United States airmen, soldiers, civilians and their families to find out where they were happy they’d visited during their time in Europe. Here are their top 5 favorite countries.Continue Reading