6 Reasons to Visit the World’s Largest Pumpkin Festival

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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…

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Take a Visit to Germany’s Bad Urach Waterfall

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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…

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Spend the Day at Lake Constance (Bodensee)

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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.…

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Höhenpark Killesberg: 6 Reasons to Visit

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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…

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Top 10 Things to Know When Moving to Germany

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Top 10 Things to Know When Moving to Germany So you just discovered that you will be moving to Germany? Everything is new and overwhelming. I have been there. Luckily, I have compiled the top 10 things that you will need to know to help ease your transition to Germany. Relocating is never easy, but…

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Moving to Germany: Top 10 Things to Know (Pt.2)

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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…

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Why the Fairy Tale Garden in Ludwigsburg is a Must-See

Be sure to visit this magical Fairy Tale Garden in Ludwigsburg, Germany Wow. I’m not sure what else Europe holds in store for us, but we had a great first weekend visiting the Fairy Tale Garden on the grounds of Ludwigsburg Palace. If you are unfamiliar, Ludwigsburg Residential Palace is one of Germany’s largest Baroque…

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