Snow Sports

Learning to ski at St Andreasberg Skizentrum in Germany

Great Budget-Friendly Skiing in Germany: Harz Mountains for Beginners

January 14, 2017 2

Lower Saxony may be pretty, but I gotta say – the mountains are mere mole hills. Moving to central Germany from Switzerland is a bit like having your parents replace your Halloween candy with broccoli; it’s harder to enjoy the...

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

Switzerland

March 8, 2015 0

Have you ever wanted to go snowshoeing in Switzerland? You can and you certainly should! Travis and I grew up doing all kinds of winter activities, but we didn’t try snowshoeing for the first time until we were adults. After...

Charmey Ski Area: Stunning Skiing In Switzerland For Budget Travelers

Switzerland

March 1, 2015 6

A delay in snowfall in the Alps during the 2015 winter season led to bare ground at many ski resorts in Switzerland, Italy, and France. It continued into December when the ski season should already have been well underway. Since...

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

Switzerland

February 15, 2015 0

When howling winds and blustery snow flurries signal the arrival of winter, outdoor enthusiasts in Switzerland flock to the slopes. Locals and tourists alike seem immune to the tooth-numbing cold that drives the more faint of heart indoors at this time...

Epic Moonlight Snowshoe Tour & Fondue Dinner

Switzerland

February 5, 2015 0

It’s no surprise that Switzerland is famous for its stunning alpine scenery, but it’s not just for extreme outdoor enthusiasts. Even in winter, they offer more leisurely activities suitable for beginners. One of these that should be on everyone’s bucket...

Activities

Baltic Sea Camping at Ostsee-Camp Kliff

Two of the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin

Fireworks And A Close Encounter With The German Polizei

Attractions

Esslingen, Home of Germany’s Oldest Bubbly

Insider Guide To El Escorial, Spain (+ A Secret Bonus Attraction)

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

Lodging

Lauterbrunnen Camping: One Perfect Night In A Legendary Swiss Valley

Another Day, Another Airbnb

Inside France’s Mer de Glace Glacier

Expats

10 Foods We Miss From The US

33 Unique Fun Facts About Us You Might Not Know

Dear IRS…

101 Reasons To Own A Rat Terrier

Tips for Moving Overseas With Pets

Great Budget-Friendly Skiing in Germany: Harz Mountains for Beginners

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

Charmey Ski Area: Stunning Skiing In Switzerland For Budget Travelers

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

Epic Moonlight Snowshoe Tour & Fondue Dinner