Visiting a Dino Zoo in Germany
Visiting a Dino Zoo in Germany was a definite highlight during our mini trip to Münster. The park itself is about thirty-ish minutes away from the city, and perfect for…
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A Weekend in Münster, Germany
My husband was away for work back in May, 2021, and with Covid restrictions lifted a little bit and a nice weekend (finally) ahead of us, I decided that the…
Where to See Sequoia Trees in Germany
Yeah, you read that title right: you can actually see real live sequoia trees in Germany. Who knew?! One dark and gloomy day during our shutdown last fall, I started…
Where to Find Tulip Fields in Germany
(Updated in 2023) I know what you’re thinking: “Tulip fields in Germany? Wait. Don’t you mean, ‘Drive to the Netherlands and see the tulips there?’” Nope! You can see rows…
Life in Germany: I Have Pandemic Fatigue
I give up. I have pandemic fatigue, and I’m straight up, officially exhausted. I’ve been fine with social distancing. I’ve been on board with wearing masks—including having my kids wear…
Cherry Blossom Street in Bonn, Germany
Ten years ago when we moved to Italy, I scoured the Internet for the coolest places to see in Europe. In my search, I found a photo of one single…
See Tanks in Germany at Brander Wald
What do you get when you mix a nature reserve and a military training facility? You get Brander Wald; a great place to stretch your legs and see an unexpected…
Visiting Stolberg, Germany
Last week we took advantage of the kids having a random day off in the middle of the week, and decided to check out Stolberg, Germany; a town just 45…
Checking out Schloss Marienburg
We needed a place to stop to stretch our legs on our way home after leaving Wernigerode. I looked up a few places and one caught my eye: Schloss Marienburg….