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Berlepsch Jousting Tournament, A Medieval Festival Kids Will Love

Germany

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Germany is a land of magic and fairytales, kings and castles. And who better to protect those ancient kings and...

Robin’s Nest Baumhaushotel: Glamping in a Unique Treehouse Sphere

Germany

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Imagine falling asleep to the whisper of the wind in the trees. You gently sway in a cozy cocoon suspended...

Skydiving In Germany: The Ultimate Adrenaline Rush!

Germany

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As the door of our brightly colored blue, red, and yellow Cessna opened, the wind rushed in, deafening and surprisingly...

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Switzerland

How to Survive the Polar Plunge in Switzerland

Hiking Switzerland’s Stunning Jaun Pass (+Free Trail Map & Guide)

Staubbach Falls in Grindelwald, Switzerland

The Worst Time of Year to Visit Staubbach Falls

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Outdoor Adventure

Get off the couch, potatoes!

Camping Ruetti in Stechelberg, Switzerland

Lauterbrunnen Camping: One Perfect Night In A Legendary Swiss Valley

Hiking Switzerland’s Stunning Jaun Pass (+Free Trail Map & Guide)

Hiking with Ibexes at Oeschinensee, One of Europe’s Most Beautiful Lakes

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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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 8 years in Europe

How to Deal With Expat Loneliness: Morphing Into A Forest Hermit

Expat Life in Switzerland

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While Trav’s been away in France for a science conference, I’ve alternately fended off loneliness; struggled with frustration – feels...

Airbnb Sleep Barrel, Our First Home In Germany

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International relocation is expensive, there’s no doubt about it. While you can save money by doing things like scrubbing your...

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Quite a few folks have asked us where we came up with the name of our blog. Why are we...

Activities

Aletsch Glacier Hike: One of the Greatest Treks in Switzerland

Epic Moonlight Snowshoe Tour & Fondue Dinner

Kayaking the Werra River

Attractions

Imhoff Schokoladenmusuem: Chocolate, Git In Mah Belly!

Switzerland to Romania: Our 1000 Km Road Trip Will Make You Cringe

Queen for a Day at Wartburg Castle

Lodging

The Luton Passport Fiasco

Driving, Parking & Camping in Prague

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

Expats

Simple Tips for Filing Taxes for US Expats in Switzerland

12 Tips For Driving In Europe

101 Reasons To Own A Rat Terrier

33 Unique Fun Facts About Us You Might Not Know

Can Two Americans in Europe Conquer Learning the Metric System?

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Berlepsch Jousting Tournament, A Medieval Festival Kids Will Love

Robin’s Nest Baumhaushotel: Glamping in a Unique Treehouse Sphere

Skydiving In Germany: The Ultimate Adrenaline Rush!

Featured Destination

How to Survive the Polar Plunge in Switzerland

Hiking Switzerland’s Stunning Jaun Pass (+Free Trail Map & Guide)

The Worst Time of Year to Visit Staubbach Falls

Browse Travel Posts by Country

Outdoor Adventure

Lauterbrunnen Camping: One Perfect Night In A Legendary Swiss Valley

Hiking Switzerland’s Stunning Jaun Pass (+Free Trail Map & Guide)

Hiking with Ibexes at Oeschinensee, One of Europe’s Most Beautiful Lakes

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

How to Deal With Expat Loneliness: Morphing Into A Forest Hermit

Airbnb Sleep Barrel, Our First Home In Germany

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