In March 2025, I finally set out to explore one of Bavaria’s best-kept secrets: Starkbierfest: the strong beer festival.
The Neunkirchen Zoo is about 30 minutes from Kaiserslautern towards Saarbrucken. We visited on a Sunday and easily found free parking down the street.
Fulfill little wonders and satisfy curiosities. Push past signs reading ‘Please Do Not Touch’ and seek out genuinely kid-friendly museums.
The Hechingen-Stein Open-Air Museum offers fascinating insights into Roman architecture, daily life and culture.
While a nice stroll is a good way to enjoy the weather, biking one of the many exciting trails in the KMC and Wiesbaden are also a great way to spend the day.
As the ancestral seat of the Prussian royal family and the House of Hohenzollern, Hohenzollern Castle offers a fascinating blend of history, architecture, and breathtaking nature.
Perched high above the Danube River in southern Germany, Celtic Heuneburg is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Europe.
Head to the Bretzelfest in Speyer this July for a party dedicated to the humble pretzel.
Europe’s extensive radweg (bike way) trail system is unparalleled elsewhere in the world. Here is how you can join in the cycling while you are stationed in Germany.
There is so much to do in Köln. I wanted to see what I could squeeze into a weekend.
Throughout the centuries, the Kerwe was a big deal for a town, second only to Christmas.
At the historic Fliseck Castle in Uhingen, internationally renowned egg artists and artisans showcase their work.
Colorful costumes, masked balls and elaborate parades are all part of the Fasching festivities that celebrate the few remaining days before the solemn season of Lent.
To my surprise, the frankfurter, probably the most popular of sausages and one that would eventually become the American hot dog, does, supposedly, come from Frankfurt.
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