Sometimes you just need to wait for the oppressive heat of the summer to fade away before you can truly enjoy some of Europe’s best locations. With a family in tow, avoiding the heat can be even more important, especially with little ones.
As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop and kids get ready to go back to school (hopefully), take time out of your busy schedule for one last summer trip. Let the warmth of the sun relax you on the beach or visit a castle that you’ve been dying to see.
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.
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.
If you’ve been searching for the perfect city to visit that won’t break the bank, look no further. Poznan, Poland is full of colorful buildings, 16th-century houses and incredibly inexpensive food. The towering churches, stunning palace and modern zoo are sure to hold your attention.
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.
For a late-night snack, quick lunch or delicious dinner, there’s no wrong time to eat the fan-favorite Döner! The Döner kebab has quickly become one of Germany’s favorite fast foods, second to perhaps only the bratwurst or currywurst.
Mother’s Day in Germany is celebrated on the same day as in the U.S. which is on the second Sunday in May. This year, it's on May 10. The coinciding date has both advantages and disadvantages.
In these unprecedented and uncertain times, play is critical to physical and emotional well-being, helping both kids and adults decompress and stay positive while providing countless learning opportunities.
As the days slowly begin to stretch out and the sun makes more appearances, the gray, cold days of winter are fading, and spring is around the corner. What better way to celebrate the impending warmth and greenery than with a market!
The temperature is slowly rising, the days are growing longer and the first flower buds are opening. Soon Europe will be in full bloom, and the best place to see the remarkable transition from winter to spring is at one of these incredible gardens.
The Canary Islands is a Spanish archipelago located near Morocco. The largest of these islands, Tenerife, is filled with beaches, natural volcanic landscapes, heavenly Spanish foods and most importantly, sun.
If you’re looking for a quick and fun family getaway look no further than Karlsruhe. Just 50 miles northwest of Stuttgart, Baden Württemberg’s second-biggest city is the perfect day trip for the entire family. No matter what Germany’s fickle weather brings, fun will be had in Karlsruhe.
Is it possible to enjoy your vacation with small children? The answer is yes! When we found out that we were going to be stationed in Germany, I was ecstatic. My husband and I knew immediately that we were going to take advantage of as many opportunities to travel while living in Europe.
