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6 Reasons to Visit the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival
Don’t Miss the Annual Pumpkin Festival (Kürbisausstellung) in Ludwigsburg, Germany What better way to celebrate fall than to visit the world’s largest pumpkin festival in southwestern Germany? Blooming Baroque (Blühenden Barock), the gardens surrounding Ludwigsburg Residential Palace, is home to this annual event with over 600 varieties and over 450,000 pumpkins on display for all…
Read MoreTake a Visit to Germany’s Bad Urach Waterfall
Bad Urach: Hiking, Waterfalls, & Mountain Views When we moved to the Stuttgart area about a year ago, one of the most commonly recommended places for us to visit nearby was Bad Urach, Germany. It took us over a year, but we finally set aside a day to hike and see the waterfall in Bad…
Read MoreSpend the Day at Lake Constance (Bodensee)
Switzerland’s View of Lake Constance (Bodensee) One early Saturday morning, my husband and I decided to jump in the car and drive to Lake Constance. Coming from South Florida, and having lived in Germany for over a year, our hearts were yearning for the sea. Our only goal in mind was to find the water.…
Read MoreThe Blautopf in Blaubeuren: A Visitor’s Guide
Spend the Day at the Blautopf in Blaubeuren Visit the small, picturesque town of Blaubeuren to see the pretty blue waters of the Blautopf. The Blautopf is a 65-foot deep natural spring connected to an underground cave system. Let’s take a look at what to expect when visiting the Blautopf in the charming town of…
Read MoreHöhenpark Killesberg: 6 Reasons to Visit
Take a Trip to Stuttgart’s Höhenpark Killesberg Are you looking for the perfect place to spend the day outside? Stuttgart has an exceptional place for you at Höhenpark Killesberg. Here you will find an abundance of activities for all ages with a lovely backdrop of lush flowerbeds, trees, and beautiful views. The ideal mix of…
Read MoreOktoberfest: 10 Things to Know About Germany’s Largest Festival
A Newbie’s Guide to Visiting Germany’s Oktoberfest So it is finally happening. You will be packing your bag to head to Bavaria for Germany’s world-famous, Oktoberfest, or as Germans call it, The Wiesn. You aren’t sure what to expect and you want to make the most out of the experience. Here are 10 things you…
Read MoreVisiting Stuttgart’s Birkenkopf Memorial (Rubble Hill)
A Guide to the Birkenkopf (Rubble Hill) in Stuttgart The Birkenkopf in Stuttgart, Germany is part of an artificial hill built from the ruins and rubble from World War II. Alongside the stunning views, comes a very solemn remembrance of what was. During the war, over 50 Allied bombing missions destroyed 45% of Stuttgart and…
Read MoreTips for a Family-Friendly Getaway to Paris
Plan a Family Trip to Paris with These Tips So you’re planning a family trip to Paris? Planning can be a lot of fun, but overwhelming at times. I have outlined a loose itinerary for you plus, I have included some family-friendly tips to keep in mind. Paris was our very first family trip after…
Read MoreMoving to Germany: Top 10 Things to Know (Pt.2)
Part 2: Top 10 Things to Know When Moving to Germany Let’s continue on and learn the remainder of the 10 things that you need to know before moving to Germany. 6. WC=Restrooms When you are in public and need to use the restroom, be on the lookout for the letters WC. Borrowed from the…
Read MorePlan an Easy Day Trip To the Schwarzwald in Germany
Plan a Day Trip to the Black Forest- Schwarzwald, in Germany Cuckoo clocks, delicious ham, and rich chocolate cake are just a few things that may come to mind when you hear the word, Black Forest or Schwarzwald in Germany. Known as one of Germany’s most beautiful regions, there is an abundance of activities from…
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