The other day a friend of mine mentioned that she had gone to 4 different stores searching for her favorite flavor of Haribo candy. WHY? You can easily get Haribo Candy Online! There are loads of flavors, including her favorites, available…. and, better yet… You can even get the REAL GERMAN Haribo, not just the American versions. YUM!! Check out…
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Gifts for a German Host Family- American Gifts as Mitbringsel
I think the question I get most often is one that many of us have wrestled with over the years… What to take along as a “Mitbringsel”? In other words… What are the best Gifts for a German Host Family? While you can never go wrong with flowers or a nice bottle, it is nice to bring something special…
Things to See in Trier Germany- Trier Roman Ruins and MORE
A few years ago I had the chance to spend a week in the Mosel River Valley and was able to enjoy some time in Trier. It’s one of the oldest cities in Germany and loaded with history. Since it is also pedestrian-friendly, our family was able to explore much of it on foot, and the kids were excited to visit…
What not to do in Germany- Tips for Enjoying German Culture
In many ways, Germany is very much like everywhere else, people generally put their pants on one leg at at time. BUT, some things are different, some things that the average American does every day are just not as acceptable in Germany. How do you know what to do? Here’s an almost complete lists of WHAT NOT TO DO IN…
Erdinger’s Raspberry Beer Punch Recipe – A German Weissbierbowle Recipe
I find that here in California, when I say “Beer Punch Recipe“, people look at me funny. In a world of craft and specialty beers, why would you mix in fruits and champagne? You know why? Because the flavor is out of this world delicious, and it’s quite refreshing on a warm day. A German Bowle, or German Punch Recipe,…
Your Favorite German Children’s Books, in English and German!
I grew up reading German books for children in German. Sadly, my kids never learned German (read why HERE), and I was sad that they would never get to enjoy the stories that were so familiar to me. Now I’m finding more and more German Children’s Books in English. Finally, my kids will get to read about Die Kleine Hexe…
Things to do in Stuttgart, Germany- How to Have a Carefree Holiday in Stuttgart
Stuttgart is an amazing city that might not be on everyone’s radar, but it should be! There are many interesting things to do Stuttgart Germany that you won’t find anywhere else. I loved the city when I visited. There are so many beautiful sites, and I was astonished how easy it was to get around. Because we were on a…
The History of Neuschwanstein Castle- Schloss Neuschwanstein
When considering the number of tourists and cameras, Schloss Neuschwanstein must be one of the most photographed castles in the world. King Ludwig II situated his castle on a rugged hill, high above the village of Hohenschwangeu, in the Bavarian state of Germany. With its white walls, tall towers, and turrets, it looks just as you would imagine the perfect…
Bike Tours in Berlin- Guided Tours, or Ride on Your Own
Sometimes, the best way to see a city is to get out of the car, or off the bus, and really SEE IT. Problem is, in a large city like Berlin, you can walk your feet off trying to get from one place to the other. Jobina Bardai has the perfect solution! She wrote up these fantastic bike tours in…
Marianne’s Story- A Child Refugee from Stettin Tells her Story
Recently, I received an email from Jane with her mother’s story. This could be my mother’s story… it could be the story told by far too many of our Mothers, Grandmothers, and Aunts. It’s the story of too many children during wartime. At the end of the war, Marianne Kriegbaum was sent west, to “safety”, in order to escape the…