Summer is slowly fading to autumn, but the COVID-related cancellations of large-scale events stand firm. Throughout Germany this year, there will be no massive wine festivals or other celebrations marking the harvest.
GETTING SETTLED
Moving to Italy is a big change for the entire family. Children certainly feel this impact as they leave behind familiar schedules, classrooms, friends and neighborhoods. Here are ways to make the transition as smooth as possible for your kiddos.
While out and about in Europe, it is important to watch for pickpockets, particularly while in transport stations, on public transport, and at tourist destinations, shopping centers and fests. Remember these ploys when you are out exploring to outsmart would-be thieves.
Should you have you chosen to stick close to your home in the KMC on your hard-earned week off, don’t despair! With deep dark forests, verdant vineyards and cooling waterways all well within a couple hour’s drive, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fabulous day trip destinations.
Moving to Germany is a big change for the entire family. Children certainly feel this impact as they leave behind familiar schedules, classrooms, friends and neighborhoods. Here are ways to make the transition as smooth as possible for your kiddos.
With the fleeting European summer well upon us, who’s to complain? The days are warm, and the skies stay bright until late into the evening. Restaurants are open, bars are back in business, and it’s even been possible to catch a stray concert here and there.
By now it’s no secret that all hopes for any large-scale social events in the summer of 2020 have been quashed, with the new potential date for fests in Germany pushed back to at least Oct. 31.
Germany can be a culture shock for some. But once you’ve gotten over the jetlag and have made your house feel more like a home, you can embark on quite the adventure. From its local cuisines to its castles in the hills, here is why moving to Germany will be a time you will never forget.
In these strange new times in which all travel is virtual, we recently asked Stripes’ readers to treat us to photos from their favorite trips. And you rose to the call, gracing our Facebook page with enough pretty images to fuel our travel lust for another year.
The thought of a German spring without any fests is sad indeed, but we’re doing what needs to be done. Now it seems another joy of the season of rebirth and renewal might be under threat.
When we first moved to Germany my dad had already been living here for a little while. It was summertime and my dad kept telling us that we should wait for fall because of how beautiful it was. Fall finally came around and I could not believe my eyes, everything was so wonderful.
Autumn is my favorite time of year in Deutschland. The seasonal specialties in restaurants around town are to die for; trees turn from green to gold to burgundy; and beer and wine flow freely at lively festivals nearly every weekend.
Forget pumpkin spice season, it’s Oktoberfest season! The time of year when brightly colored dirndls and lederhosen, brass oompah bands, and large, flowing steins of beer become the norm. If you missed out on the discount fares or aren’t able to travel to Munich, don’t despair!
Here are a few more tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way to help you make the most of any European fest with kids in tow.
1. Tag team with your spouse or a friend.
Already know which beer fest you're going to this fall? Now you need to think about what you're going to wear. Join the fun and go traditional — "Dirndls" and "Lederhosen" are the preferred beer fest outfits.
Dirndls
