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Würzburg, Germany

Posted on September 21, 2018 by

We truly enjoy getting out of the larger cities and going to some smaller towns, so our trip to Würzburg was a perfect example of that. It has the old-world charm, friendly people, and wonderful food. The Residenz is definitely the … Continue reading →

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Christkindlmarket Chicago

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

Going to the Christkindlmarket in Chicago was definitely an enjoyable experience. This is the second Christmas market that we have attended here in the States and, although there are some differences compared to those that we experienced in Germany, they … Continue reading →

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Do You Have a Holiday Meal Tradition?

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

We have mentioned before that we have certain meals that we always eat during the different holidays. On Christmas Day, we always have prime rib and Yorkshire pudding, which is typically an English tradition, but we have adopted it for … Continue reading →

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Traveling Over the Holidays – the Good and the Bad

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

Whether traveling to see family or traveling just to see a new place, there is good and bad about being on the road during the holidays. We are definitely the type of people who love being surrounded by holiday decorations, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Markets in Europe

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

We were told by many people about how wonderful the Christmas markets in Germany and other places would be and they were certainly right. Whether in our home town at the time, Frankfurt, or some of the places we visited … Continue reading →

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Spending Christmas in Prague

Posted on December 26, 2016 by

As we mentioned, we decided to go to Prague over the Christmas weekend since we didn’t have any family in town. We still have another day before we fly back to Frankfurt, but it has been a wonderful time. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Do Not Abandon All Hope

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

To say that the last twelve months has been interesting would be an understatement. Not just for the personal changes that have occurred, but equally for everything that has happened in the world. As we have mentioned, our site is … Continue reading →

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What Matters During the Holidays

Posted on November 29, 2016 by

We have several holiday traditions that we celebrate from year to year, but they aren’t what truly matters during this festive season. Regardless of where we are, it always comes down to caring, sharing, compassion, and family. This week’s Daily … Continue reading →

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First Day in Vienna, Austria

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

We apologize for the relatively brief post, but we decided to take an impromptu visit to Vienna, Austria, for an three-day weekend. We flew in last night and have spent the day enjoying everything that Vienna has to offer. One … Continue reading →

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Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding

Posted on December 30, 2015 by

For every holiday, we have a food tradition that we are adamant about doing every year. Don’t ask us why, but we are very superstitious about our holiday meals. We’ve been very fortunate over the years and, although we know … Continue reading →

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