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Carrie and Travis are Two Small Potatoes, Adventure Travel Bloggers in Europe

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Germany

July 19, 2021 2

Since the Covid-19 pandemic exploded around the world in late 2019, we’ve been pretty much hunkered down in Germany on...

Ultimate Guide & Map for Kayaking the Leine River in Hanover, Germany

Germany

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Chances are, if you’ve landed on this post you’re looking for information about good places to paddle around Hanover. Assuming...

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Switzerland

Make Your Own Paper at the Basel Paper Mill Museum

Visit Switzerland’s Beautiful Gruyeres Castle (And The Giger “Alien” Bar!)

Views of the Alps while sledding in Switzerland, Two Small Potatoes

Epic Sledding In Switzerland At Moleson: Prices, Hours & Insider Tips!

Outdoor Adventure

Get off the couch, potatoes!

The Fab Four Hit The French Alps

Snowshoeing in Switzerland at La Berra ski area

Snowshoeing in Switzerland at La Berra (+Free Trail Map)

Hiking The Grande Caricaie, Switzerland’s Largest Wetlands

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Explore the world's greatest treasures.

Fall In Love With Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park

Experience the Magic of the Goslar Christmas Market

Touring the Historic Rammelsberg Mine

Expat Life

Practical tips and personal stories from 7+ years in Europe

Goodbye card from friends in Switzerland

One Small Potato’s Birthday

Expat Life in Switzerland

October 29, 2015 0

In Switzerland, it’s customary to take a dessert to work to share with co-workers on your own birthday, which is...

German Apartment Hunting 101

Expat Life in Germany

November 15, 2015 2

Travis and I have now been in Goettingen for two weeks, and the hunt for an apartment, flat, house, villa,...

American vs German Culture: To Eat or Not To Eat

Expat Life in Germany

April 10, 2016 2

One of the things we’ve been learning lately is how to make friends in Germany. It turns out, it’s not...

Activities

Kiel Week: Boats, Boats, And More Boats

An Oru Maiden Voyage

How to Survive the Polar Plunge in Switzerland

Attractions

Gruyere Cheese Factory in Switzerland: Everything You Need To Know

Saxon Switzerland National Park

How to Spend a Day in Estavayer-Le-Lac on Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland

Lodging

Frugal Traveler’s Guide to Visit Andorra: A One Day Trip

Why We Loved Slovakia’s Spis Castle

The Luton Passport Fiasco

Expats

Dear IRS…

101 Reasons To Own A Rat Terrier

Two Small Potatoes Genisys

12 Tips For Driving In Europe

Can Two Americans in Europe Conquer Learning the Metric System?

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33 Unique Fun Facts About Us You Might Not Know

How to Avoid Being Denied Boarding During the Pandemic

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Browse by Country

Featured Destination

Make Your Own Paper at the Basel Paper Mill Museum

Visit Switzerland’s Beautiful Gruyeres Castle (And The Giger “Alien” Bar!)

Epic Sledding In Switzerland At Moleson: Prices, Hours & Insider Tips!

Outdoor Adventure

The Fab Four Hit The French Alps

Snowshoeing in Switzerland at La Berra (+Free Trail Map)

Hiking The Grande Caricaie, Switzerland’s Largest Wetlands

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Fall In Love With Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park

Experience the Magic of the Goslar Christmas Market

Touring the Historic Rammelsberg Mine

Expat Life

One Small Potato’s Birthday

German Apartment Hunting 101

American vs German Culture: To Eat or Not To Eat