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Living in Germany and looking to broaden your social connections? In addition to connecting with fellow U.S. citizens and English speakers from the host nation, it’s possible to cast one’s net a bit wider and tap into Germany’s thriving international community.
Ah, vacation! A whole week of free time stretches out in front of you. This year, however, instead of chasing adventure on distant horizons, you’re setting your sights much closer to home.
Although they do stir up controversy, zoos are a place where kids can learn about all about our planet’s wonderful creatures in a fun and engaging way.
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.
Now that spring is showing off new buds and blooms, it’s time to dust off those hiking boots and backpacks and head off into the great outdoors. The trail systems in Germany are second to none.
Once you arrive in Germany, it’s easy to be swept up in planning your travel adventures. Glamorous cities such as Berlin and Munich often beckon. However, sometimes the real gems are hidden right in front of you, within a day-trip distance.
Are you a family of day-trippers? If so, your posting abroad is a dream come true.
When you read about romantic or quaint towns in Germany, you see the usual heavy-hitters, often in Bavaria. But, there’s a city in Rhineland-Pflaz often overlooked.
Lush green hills peppered with grape vines that boasts the most stunning views of German towns is the best way to enjoy the grape juice for adults — wine.
Looking for the perfect day trip without breaking the bank? Nestled between the banks of the Rhine River and the Hochstein Mountains is a picturesque village that seems to be pulled right from a Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale.
Whether you're looking for goblins, ghosts or just a spooky-themed story, here are some Halloween events going on throughout Germany.
Bavaria
Michaelis-Kirchweih
Through Oct. 9 in Fürth
This traditional Bavarian volksfest offers scary rides, gaming booths, a beer tent with live music, tasty treats and dazzling fireworks displays.
Barbarossa Fest Swinging Lautern
Sept. 5-7 in Kaiserslautern
Pumpkins are just as symbolic of fall across Germany as they are in the U.S. Naturally, we must celebrate the coming of autumn with commemorative festivals It just so happens that Germany is home to the largest pumpkin festival in the world in Ludwigsburg.
It can be overwhelming to live in a different country with a different language and culture. But one of the blessings hidden in the chaos is the prospect of discovery.
This has to be my favorite time of the year (and not just because of the weather). There is a festival somewhere every weekend, so boredom is not a feeling you should be experiencing during your summers in Germany.