PLACES Exploring London: Top Highlights to Experience with Family Posted on March 30, 2012July 13, 2024 London covers an area of over 600 square miles with 7.5 million people from 270 nations who speak more than 250 languages; more than any other city in the world. Yes, English is one of them, however it’s not your English, it’s the Queens English and you’ll see that makes all the difference. And yet, with a good plan you can see the highlights in just 3 days.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Your Guide to Riding the Deutsche Bahn German Rails Posted on November 4, 2011June 14, 2024 Sure, there are a few budget airlines that offer safe and reliable travel. Train travel, however, survives when the journey is as important as the destination. And in Germany, the Deutsche Bahn (DB or GermanRail) is a trendy means of public transportation. It’s fast, has good value, and links all Europe’s cities, towns, and villages.
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Oktoberfest: The Best Fall Festival in Munich Germany Posted on September 2, 2011June 14, 2024 Oktoberfest: The Best Fall Festival in Munich Germany There are so many beer tents, so little time. For two weekends through Unity Day, Munich plays host to Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival in Germany. And believe it or not, there’s more to this annual world-famous festival than just getting wasted—Oktoberfest…
PLACES More Than the FRA: Gateway Airport to and From Frankfurt Posted on February 4, 2011June 14, 2024 More Than the FRA: Gateway Airport to Frankfurt When I thought about writing an article about Frankfurt, I had to stop and think. I’ve been to Frankfurt maybe 6-7 times in the past year and a half. But I’ve never really seen anything besides the airport. And that seems to be the case for…
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Getting Married in Germany: What You Need to Know Posted on December 3, 2010June 14, 2024 Getting Married in Germany: What You Need to Know Americans Getting Married in Germany must know how to navigate regulations and traditions when tying the knot. You call it Germany’s “Romantic Road. There are twists and turns and more than a few speed bumps. For miles and miles, the road passes…
NOMADIC TRAVEL The Insider Guide to Surviving Military PCS Moves Posted on November 8, 2010August 30, 2024 The Insider Guide to Surviving Military PCS Moves The manual calls it a “Permanent Change of Station” or PCS move. And it is a change. But it’s anything but permanent. However, military moves are standard drills in this life. We generally pick up and move every three years. After we…