Undeniably the most popular time to visit Germany is in the fall and for good reason. The well known German beer and warm weather is very inviting. Oktoberfest is one of the most well known festivals that is celebrated in Germany. It is celebrated in its home land as America. Munich is the most popular ...
Castles are common in Europe. Over the centuries, rulers across the continent sought to display their wealth and power by constructing great works of architectural splendor. Many castles began their lives as defensive fortifications, keeping the rulers safe from attack. Over the centuries, as the instruments of war evolved, castles became less reliable to fend ...
While my family lived in Germany, we tried to learn as much as we could about the people, the culture, and the country. We explored everything from the delicious foods and wines to the stunning countryside and the majestic castles. One of our favorite castles was that of Neuschwanstein, located in the beautiful Bavarian Alps. ...
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 ...
Whether you are a homeschooler or the parent of a mainstream educated child, you can use architecture themed building kits and toys to help with history, motor skills, building principals and geography. Lego is one of the leaders in large scale architecture building systems; one of the biggest perks to investing in them is that ...
I love castles. They make me think about a time when life was incredibly romantic. People worked hard and played hard. Lives may have been shorter, illness more common, and resources less abundant, but passion was at its peak. Visiting castles gives me hope that romanticism is still alive. I think many people feel this ...
I have had the great good fortune to travel to Germany two times. While I have loved almost everything about these trips, I wanted to share my very favorite destination with you – Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria (southern Germany). If you are ever in Germany, make sure to visit this castle. Even if you never ...
If you desire to step back into the Middle Ages with a modern flare, Rothenburg ob der Tauber will quench your desire. Rothenburg is along the Romantische Strasse, (romantic road) which is one of many towns along a scenic route that illustrates the romanticism of that era. Surrounded by a wall that was use for ...
