Germany is a great country. I was able to trace some ancestry there, back across many generations. This stimulated my interest in learning more about the country and its culture and language. I then began to research places to visit for the trip I took. I have compiled some of the most incredible places in ...
Once again, my husband Bill was kind enough to take me with him on a recent business trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. This little town, popularly known as simply Garmisch, hosts the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, a place where members of the U.S. military and certain government officials can go for rest and relaxation. The Edelweiss ...
Antique German Clocks popularly known as Cuckoo Clocks make great gifts, souvenirs and timepieces that will add glamour, charm and quality to any home. Germany has a great tradition of clock making that goes back from the era of mechanical clocks and has long taken part in this industry for as long as her people ...
Imagine pondering waterwheel or flower garden, wood cutter or marching band, tumbling kids or animals frolicking in a meadow… after weighing the comparative beauty of a vast display of cuckoo clocks, you choose the perfect specimen for your wall. Then, upon eagerly unwrapping and installing it, and waiting for the minute hand to reach twelve, ...
A variety of reproduction analog wall clocks can be purchased in a number of different antique styles. They range from tall wooden models with pendulums to smaller round units and even a model based upon old street clocks in London. While most antique style wall clocks hang directly on the wall, a few come with ...
Munich, in the heart of Bavaria, celebrates Christmas in charming German style. Munich is located in beautiful surroundings. Munich is north of the Alps, where the famous fairytale castle Neuschwanstein is nestled among the mountains. Munich is one of the Bavarian cities on what is referred to as “The Romantic Road”, and is a romantic ...
Fall is perhaps the best time of year for festivals in Illinois and elsewhere across the US. There are countless county fairs, small town weekend events and also several larger festivals with literally something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for some entertainment for just yourself or the whole family, from August through December there are ...
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