All the Weihnactsmark dates you need for Germany and Beyond! The most magical time of year is just around the corner! Cozy villages nestled in the snowy mountains and grand city squares filled with twinkling lights and festive stalls, air scented with cinnamon and roasting chestnuts, music, crackling firepits, laughter and cheer filling the air…Christmas Markets in Europe are simply the best! Whether you’re a … Continue reading Christmas Market Calendar
The Ultimate Tool for All Your Weihnachtsmarkt Planning! The enchanting season of European Christmas markets is just around the corner! As in, Next week! Do you want to know where? Where they all are? When they all open? I’ve got you covered! In the 4 years we have lived in Germany, we have been to over 60 Christmas Markets! This has been my obsession from … Continue reading European Christmas Market Calendar
We went on our first cruise! We did a 7-Day Viking Saga Cruise to Norway on The Holland America Line Rotterdam. If you are here hoping to read about Norway- sorry, that will be another post. This is just about the cruise experience! So keep reading to hear all about it! First you might be wondering why I, who am terrified of open water and … Continue reading Cruise Life 411
Every year, the small village of Zundert Netherlands, and birthplace of Vincent Van Gogh, hosts the largest flower parade in the World! For over 80 years, 12 local hamlets have competed for the best float design, each year being bigger and better than the one before. Created entirely of dahlia flowers, the floats are moving masterpieces! Competitors dedicate most of their year to design, engineering, … Continue reading The Corso-Zundert Netherlands Flower Parade
One of the things I see asked all the time, both by people who are moving here to Germany and by visitors, is what apps do I use! Many of the same U.S. apps still work here of course, but there are a few new ones that do the job a bit better! Here are my must-have apps for travel planning! Navigation Google Maps. Essentially … Continue reading Best Travel Apps for Europe
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