Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest is exactly the same as another Oktoberfest (earlier post), only the potential of being warm and possibly not raining is much greater during Spring Fest time than in October. It's a fun time, live music inside each tent and beers all around. The tent reservation process is just as hard, but in Stuttgart it... Continue Reading →
German Christmas Markets: Ulm & Baden Baden
Ulm is just 40 minutes outside of Stuttgart via train using the Baden-Württemberg ticket. The main Christmas market is in walking distance from the banhof surrounding the main church, Ulmer Münster. This huge Gothic church stood through the WWII bombings that destroyed most of Ulm, and today has the tallest spire in the world at over... Continue Reading →
German Christmas Markets: Stuttgart, Bad Cannstatt & Esslingen
Stuttgart The Christmas Market in Stuttgart is by far the most detailed in decor we have visited yet. The tops of the booths are all unique with so much to look at, we see something we didn't see each time we walk through. Start early because it gets dark now by 5pm and more crowded as people get... Continue Reading →
Christmas Markets: Riquewihr, France & a bit of Zurich
Soon after moving to Germany, I found out that a past colleague of mine in Hawaii lives in Zurich, Switzerland. Small world right? From Stuttgart to Zurich, the direct train is about 30-35 euros each way and takes 3 hours, or the drive is about 2 1/2 hours. We planned to meet in December for the Christmas... Continue Reading →
Much To Be Thankful For and A Day in Heidelberg
On this Thanksgiving we have much to be thankful for. Though we can't be there to enjoy it with you, we are wishing everyone a happy holiday with friends, family and pie. Of course we'll still have turkey with you in spirit (this turkey recipe is my fav). The Christmas market in Stuttgart is also... Continue Reading →
The Last Hotel Move and A Late Post on Volksfest
Today we moved again for the 6th time to officially (we hope) to the last hotel before our final move into the apartment, at least for the next 3 years. This better be the best apartment ever. We will miss the German "American" breakfast though. You never knew what there would be from local meat... Continue Reading →
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