Beautiful Beilstein
2015-11-03
Make your way to Beilstein, a quaint countryside village tucked into the hillside. You can now can enjoy the beautiful fall colors and a nice glass of wine. Continue Reading
Appel Happel Apple Fest
2015-10-09
Pumpkins, apples, leaves falling, scarf and boot season…these are a few of my favorite things! I love autumn and what better way to kick it off than at the Appel Happel Apple Fest in Mainz! Coming from the North East of the USA, going to a farm and having freshContinue Reading
Wiesbaden Folklore Fest in Review
2015-10-06
If NYC’s Greenwich Village and Wiesbaden, Germany collided, it would create: The Wiesbaden Folklore Fest. Held at the Wiesbaden Schlachthof during the last weekend of August, the Folklore Fest brings out the funky, cultural, alternative and artistic side of Wiesbaden. This 3 day open air festival has been entertaining theContinue Reading
Mainz Beer Bike
2015-09-29
Can’t decide if you want to spend your weekend sitting outside drinking beer or going on a bicycle ride through the city? Well, with the Mainz Beer Bike you can do both! Anytime you see Beer Bikes in big cities they are always the main attraction on the street! Everyone wavingContinue Reading
Wiesbaden Street Food Fest
2015-09-23
Calling all foodies! The Wiesbaden Street Food Fest is a place where it is publicly acceptable to literally eat your way across the fest! Challenge accepted! The festival at the Wiesbaden Schlachthof is one of a kind! If you love the food at German fests, sometimes it is hard to searchContinue Reading
Autumn Dippemess Festival
2015-09-17
A trip to greet family from the Frankfurt Hbf last weekend turned into an afternoon of fest food, rides, and beer; an all too common occurrence for a fall afternoon in Germany. When I realized that we were going to have to be in downtown Frankfurt around dinner time onContinue Reading
Rüdesheim’s Annual Wine Festival
2015-09-10
Mark your calendar next August for the Rüdesheim’s Annual Wine Festival. Though no noisy rides or big flashing candy stands, this fest definitely has quality over quantity.Continue Reading
A Sweet and Simple Fest in Wiesbaden
2015-09-08
Neotal Park in Wiesbaden hosts an annual summer fest that’s sweet and simple. This beautiful “back to the basics” fest includes storytelling, face painting, game boards area and so much more. Continue Reading
Rambazamba, Indoor Playground in Mainz
2015-08-12
Ramabazama is a fun filled paradise for children of all ages. The indoor playground is the perfect place to go for a fun day or a special birthday party!Continue Reading
Cool Vibes and Dining in Wiesbaden
2015-08-03
Wiesbaden’s Schlachthof is the perfect place to dine and socialize. The cultural center has great food, live music, DJs, outdoor sports games and more.Continue Reading
Rheingau Wine Week in Wiesbaden
2015-07-28
What brings people, couples, friends, towns together to rejoice with great enthusiasm? Love? Freedom? World Peace? No. The answer is: Wine Fests. Every year in the middle of August, the Rheingau Wine Week is held in Wiesbaden for 10 glorious days! Located around the historic town hall, there are anContinue Reading
Yours Sports Bar in Wiesbaden
2015-07-07
Wiesbaden’s Yours American Sports Bar is truly a place to go if you are homesick for stateside type of sports bar. You can get your “American fix with American burgers, American size drinks, sports décor and lively music. Continue Reading
An Outing in Oppenheim
2015-07-03
The charming, medieval town of Oppenheim is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a glass of wine and indulge your curiosity. Continue Reading
Drehpendel, the German-Italian Restaurant
2015-06-23
Drehpendel is the perfect recipe for a fun night out with family and friends! It has delicious home-style German and Italian food, drinks Kegel bowling.Continue Reading
Ponyhof Schanze: Riding in the Beautiful Taunus Mountains
2015-06-04
Explore the beauty of the lower Taunus Mountains on a pony or horse from the lovely Ponyhof Schanze! Horse lovers of all ages and all experience levels can enjoy an open ride along a beautiful trail in the woods. Don’t worry about getting lost… the horse knows its way back! TheContinue 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
Farmer’s Market and Croatian Food in Mainz
2015-03-20
The town of Mainz has a fantastic and fresh local Farmer’s Market and as well as a terrific Croatian restaurant that will definitely not disappoint you.Continue Reading
Look Around Historic Limburg?
2015-02-18
Come discover Limburg an der Lahn, an historic town in Hesse, for its beautiful medieval churches and half-timbered houses, boat trips, festivals and more. Continue Reading
Take a Trip to Mainz
2015-02-05
Mainz is a city steeped with history, culture and beauty, as well as some fantastic views and fabulous shopping opportunities.Continue Reading
Things to See in Frankfurt for Free
2014-12-04
Our friends at Frankfurt on Foot have suggested a list of things that you might enjoy when in Frankfurt for a day. And the best thing? They are all free!Continue Reading
Wiesbaden – Roman Spa Town
2014-11-19
Wiesbaden is one of the oldest spa towns in Europe. Established as a Roman fort, today it’s a modern city that has lost none of its imperial flair. Continue Reading
2014 Wine Festivals Near Wiesbaden
2014-07-29
The Rhine and wine are inseparably linked to Wiesbaden, the Rheingau and the Taunus. So, enjoy a number of wine festivals that take place in this region.Continue Reading
Frankfurt Flea Markets
2014-07-16
One of the favorite destinations for guests of the popular “Frankfurt on Foot Walking Tours” on Saturdays after their tour, is to head to the Flea Market, especially if it falls on the week when it takes place on the Main River, running along the Museum Mile. The Flea Market in Frankfurt has beenContinue 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
Outdoor Swimming Near Wiesbaden
2014-06-16
Grab a towel and go and enjoy the sun by the pool. Here’s our list of pools and beaches around our military community in Wiesbaden.Continue Reading
Top 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Germany
2013-10-15
Germany has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites that protect amazing natural environments. Ancient Beech Forests, Wadden Sea and Messel Pit Fossil Site.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
The Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
2012-03-16
The Gutenberg Museum lies across from the cathedral in the historic section of Mainz and is a treat for those interested in the advent of printing.Continue Reading