Some people collect spoons, others collect patches or postcards, and others collect beer steins. I don’t know when it began, but somewhere in my childhood, I started collecting German Shield Charms for a charm bracelet. These special little charms are all painted with a place name and then enameled. I fasten mine onto a silver bracelet that I enjoy wearing,…
Category: Travel to Germany
Christmas Markets Along the Rhine- Cruise the Rhine in December
There is something magical about a German Christmas Market Holiday, especially along the Rhine River. The smell of Gingerbread, grilling Sausages, and roasting Chestnuts fill the air…. you hear musicians playing Christmas Carols…. rows of booths sell handmade wooden toys, blown glass German Christmas Ornaments, candles, pewter mugs, and Advent Wreaths….. singers and performers take the stage with special Christmas performances…..…
Traveling to Germany with Kids – It’s Easier than You Think!
Traveling to Germany with kids is fairly easy. I’ve done it a few times now… with kids of all ages. There have never been problems getting around, the food is not so strange that your picky eaters will starve, and there are a lot of fun things to keep the whole family happy. Just do a little planning, be realistic with…
Castles on the Mosel River -Moselle River Valley Castles
Everyone is familiar with the Rhine. We’ve all heard the songs and legends based on the mighty river that crosses the length of Germany from south to north. But, with so much focus on the romantic Rhine, people tend to forget the Mosel River, which is a tremendous shame because the Castles on the Mosel River (Moselle River) are a…