Even avid nature lovers will agree that not all aspects of the outdoors belong inside one’s home. While bugs, mud and allergens will sneak their way into interior spaces, the steps you take to manage these elements can keep your home more comfortable.
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.
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.
From ziplining to zoos, there’s no shortage of things to do along the German Wine Road, a glorious stretch of wine country in southeastern Rhineland-Palatinate.
There’s never a better time than right now to go to Cassis, France. Located on the French Riviera, Cassis perches on the Mediterranean Sea and is famous for its limestone cliffs, glistening waters, pebble beaches and astounding cuisine.
More often than not, the main reason people skip exercising is because they dread it. You may find it hard to wake up early to hit the gym. The thought of being out of breath and turning red doesn’t appeal to you. Or you feel like there isn’t enough time in the day.
So, you just got word that you’re being stationed in Italy. You and your family have passports in hand and are ready to see what the European lifestyle is all about. Well, brace yourselves; Italy can be very overwhelming, especially to the newly arrived.
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.
The Alsace region of France springs vivid pictures when I think of it— brightly colored half-timbered houses lining narrow cobblestone alleys, a foodie’s paradise with Michelin-starred restaurants in quaint villages, and of course, award-winning wines.
When this worldwide pandemic has finally run its course and the airlines open back up for travel, don’t waste time arguing over where you are going first. Use the extra time you have now to daydream and plan the perfect beach getaway.
On the coast of Helsinki, Finland lies a sea fortress so large it spans over a cluster of seven rocky islands. Enjoy peacefully walking through the ancient fortifications without the interruption of cars zooming around.
Living in England has its perks — stunning castles and palaces, rolling green hills and beautiful countryside, only being a stone’s throw from London, and of course, not having to learn a completely new language as an adult.
If you were able to pick up a copy of our March “What’s Up,” when COVID-19 was a passing headline and we weren’t forced to shelter in place, you would have noticed a gorgeous tulip field and windmill on the cover and the headline, "Experience Holland." Our Carrie Farrell wrote a fantastic feature
It’s as if someone took a box of crayons and let loose on the landscape. Vivid strokes paint the countryside with purple, yellow, orange and red. A multicolor patchwork covers the fields carving a path around windmills and streams all the way to Holland’s expansive shoreline.
By definition, an express tour is any bus tour that lasts 24 hours or longer without a hotel stay. Express tours offer a great opportunity to visit places in a short time frame that you otherwise might not get to see.
