Neuschwanstein Castle

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Germany’s natural beauty, its spectacular landscapes, historical sites, and robust cuisine make the country a prime choice for family vacations.Continue Reading

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Cover photo by Erlebnis Akademie AG Many people from other countries, particularly the United States, see Germany as a place that truly ‘gets it’ with regard to wellness, concern for environment, and plugging-in with nature. Since 2009, a series of extended, elevated walking routes is putting Deutschland and surrounding countriesContinue Reading

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Read part 1 here You’ve likely been to the Champs-élysées in Paris or seen the cathedrals at Strasbourg and Cologne. You’ve surely been able to stand up close, beside Big Ben in London and all those were indeed fabulous trips for you and your family. But have you ever seenContinue Reading

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You’ve likely been to the Champs-élysées in Paris or seen the cathedrals at Strasbourg and Cologne. You’ve surely been able to stand up close, beside Big Ben in London and all those were indeed fabulous trips for you and your family. But have you ever seen the world’s tallest cathedralContinue Reading

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Coming from the Mediterranean sea with 250+ days of sunshine a year and a coastline of 8,000 miles, I assumed my sailing days were over when I moved to Germany. Thankfully, I soon learned that local rivers are deep enough to sail cargo ships, the lakes are long and wideContinue Reading

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There’s a children’s show called “Die Augsburger Puppenkiste” (Augsburg’s puppet box) featuring entire worlds that could fit inside a single wooden box. So when I was offered to tag along to Augsburg for a day, I jumped at the opportunity to meet my childhood heros in person. Little did IContinue Reading

Strasbourg

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Strasbourg is the perfect city to spend a fun weekend with your family. From historic strolls to parks and river cruises, here are ideas for spending the day in Strasbourg with the whole family in mind. Strasbourg is a vibrant symbol of Europe, with a complex history and diverse cuisine.Continue Reading

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We headed to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany again for a winter adventure. Check out our account of an awesome few days in the snowy alps. #edelweisslodge Here are some handy links based on the video: Lift Ticket Information Ski and Snowboard Program Edelweiss Deluxe Cabins Zugspitze New Zugspitze TramContinue Reading