Of all the cancellations we’ve endured thus far, the absence of the Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt is a particularly bitter pill to swallow. But the world’s biggest wine fest, a highlight on many a KMC resident’s annual agenda, would be a highly transmissible virus’s delight.
Have you been to a German grocery store this summer and seen the small, yellow plums for sale? When a tree near my house started dropping these to the ground, I decided to do some digging (and tasting).
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It’s a beautiful day in the city. You’re walking on the sidewalk and approach an intersection with a handful of people waiting for the pedestrian light to turn green. As you look right and left, there’s a nary a vehicle to be found.
Whether your shipping your car from back home or buying a new one in Germany, Stars and Stripes Europe has everything you need to know.
SHIPPING YOUR VEHICLE OVERSEAS
You’ve heard it your entire life: drink more water. Water seems to be the magical cure for everything. Dry skin? Drink more water. Headache? Drink more water.
Tasting unique, one-of-a-kind regional food is one of my favorite things about moving to a new assignment. You can discover amazing, authentic flavors that you may not have otherwise tried. Burnt ends in Kansas City? Yes, thanks. Loco mocos and malasadas in Hawaii? Check.
We’ve all been there — a really long day at work. A micromanaging boss, a co-worker who snuck into the fridge and ate your lunch, hours spent in meetings which could have (and should have) been conducted via email.
What’s all the buzz about Trappist beer? Trappist is a term used to describe a specific order of monasteries which branched off from other Cisterian congregations in 1664 in La Trappe, France.
Big Ben, Parliament, the London Eye, the list goes on of the must-see historic treasures of London, England. While the flashy settings you’ve seen in movies are truly incredible, take time to step onto the quieter streets to discover some of my favorite hidden London gems.
The cheerful magic of the Christmas markets made December burn bright. But, this is January, where body and brain have decided hiding under the covers and binging “Cheers” reruns until the sun returns from its four-month vacation is the only option. But, is it?
“It’s the most wonderful time of year” is the song that always pops into my head as I begin to make plans for Christmas each year. This single, yet relatively short sentence evokes the promise of a magical winter and a joyous holiday season.
On our first morning after arriving in Germany, my sleep-deprived husband and I stumbled into the commissary to buy some much-needed coffee. With our bag in hand, we went to the register unaware that our purchase would soon be declined. Why? Not because we lacked funding, but a ration card.
