Tag Archives: Germany

Beer and Wine Around the World

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

We have always been advocates for eating local foods when traveling, but we equally believe in trying the local wines and beers. Wine tastings are a great way to try a variety of wines and get a true sense of … Continue reading →

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Historic Heidelberg Castle

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Heidelberg is a very  popular place to visit in Germany and it is certainly a wonderful city with a charming, historic feel. Clearly it is a popular tourist destination and top among the sites to visit is the castle that … Continue reading →

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Freßgass in Frankfurt

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

We were fortunate when we were in Frankfurt to live just a couple of blocks from Freßgass (Fressgass), which is a pedestrian street with shops and restaurants. Freßgass literally means grazing street and we probably ate at one of the restaurants almost … Continue reading →

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Beer Braised Bratwurst with Homemade Sauerkraut

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

We had several types of sausages during our time in Europe, but bratwurst was one that we had several times. Unlike here in the United States, bratwurst is not served on a bun unless you are getting it at a … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg Trial Courthouse

Posted on March 30, 2018 by

You don’t need to be a history buff to visit the famous courthouse in Nuremberg where the trials of the leaders of the Nazi party were held following the end of WWII. It is a stark reminder of the horrors … Continue reading →

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Travel is not Always Easy

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

We, like many of you, spend a lot of our time thinking about and planning our next trip. Unfortunately, here in the United States, it isn’t as easy to get to places as it is in some other parts of … Continue reading →

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Apfelwein – A Perfect Drink for the Season

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

Originally posted on Living The Q Life:
As we toured through the old city, called Altstadt in German, we came across a wonderful little festival that is going on through next weekend. Besides the food vendors and vendors selling art,…

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We Wish Someone Would Have Told Us…

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

We have been back in the States for over six months now and we think about our extended time in Germany all the time. It was just about a year ago when we moved to Frankfurt and struggled to find … Continue reading →

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Autumn in Koblenz, Germany

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

Situated along the Rhine River where it connects with the Moselle, Koblenz is a wonderful city to visit, especially in the fall. One of our favorite memories from our time in Germany last year was taking the train along the … Continue reading →

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Nuremberg Castle

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Nuremberg is truly a wonderful city in Germany with the walled old town and castle fortress sitting high above the medieval town. While Nuremberg is most known for the trials of the Nazi leaders at the end of WWII, there … Continue reading →

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