Collecting souvenirs is an important part of travelling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.
How’s that goal of dedicating home time solely to worthy pursuits working out? Probably just about as well as ours is. Been wondering how that bedroom wall would look in the latest trend color of Dusty Teal or Ancient Grain? Now’s the time to find out!
Every Sunday the city of Tongeren, Belgium transforms into an antique hunter’s dream. If you’ve been searching for the perfect trunk, clock, toy or picture frame but just can’t seem to locate the best one, the flea market in Tongeren is where you need to be.
I confess – I am a jewelry-a-holic. I am sure it’s hereditary. As a young child, I marveled over my grandmother’s dresser drawers filled with hundreds of glittery rhinestone brooches, necklaces, rings and beads of every color, shape and size.
One of the cool things about living in Europe is the amazing amount of antique items you can find. From the local “Flohmarkts” in Germany to the huge weekly flea market in Tongeren, Belgium, the odds are pretty high you’ll score some authentic finds.
Planning a trip to a new country can be hard. Planning a six-day trip and trying to cram an entire country is even more difficult. Everyone has different goals when traveling, and this itinerary is by no means all inclusive.
Ah, spring cleaning season! The most wonderful time of the year… for some. For others, it is a dreaded undertaking. Whether you are just cleaning for the season or getting ready for an upcoming PCS move, it is important to prepare a list and get organized.
Collecting souvenirs is an important part of traveling for most people. But how do you avoid tacky figurines of famous landmarks? I found that the best way to get souvenirs that you actually like is to focus your search on a few themes.
When I was a little girl, I looked forward to curling up next to my sister most Sunday evenings to watch the weekly showing of “The Magical World of Disney” on my parents’ small, staticky, pre-HD television.
Glistening lights, stalls lovingly styled with their finest Christmas decor, a children’s wonderland and so much more await you at the Christmas and Medieval Markets in Stuttgart and Esslingen this year.
With each and every one of Germany’s hundreds of Christmas markets offering its own special brand of charm, it would be difficult to select a bad one to visit.
If you find yourself in northern Germany this holiday season, consider planning a day to enjoy the five unique Christmas markets and more than 300 traditional wooden stalls set up around the city of Münster.
If you find yourself in northern Germany this holiday season, consider planning a day to enjoy the five unique Christmas markets and more than 300 traditional wooden stalls set up around the city of Münster.
Jingle all the way to the Romantic Christmas Fair at Gut Wolfgangshof for a market you won’t soon forget. The spirit of the holidays comes alive at this winter wonderland, located just outside of Nuremberg making it the perfect day trip!
CHRISTMAS MAGIC
When the weather turns cold and the holidays are upon us, it’s time to start celebrating in Germany! Starting with St. Martin’s Day in November and continuing through the end of December, there is always an event in which to participate.
