PLACES How to Enjoy Kid-friendly Amsterdam Posted on July 5, 2013October 28, 2024 When I read that quote, I thought it was a perfect way to explain the “concept” of a city like Amsterdam to someone who hadn’t been there before. I have more than a few friends who thought Amsterdam wasn’t kid-friendly and that I should be given 20 lashes for taking… Read more
PLACES Picture Perfect Paris Through My Camera Lens Posted on October 5, 2012November 4, 2024 Picture Perfect Paris Through My Camera Lens Paris is the world’s most visited city, with annual visits of over 45 million people. They come for the love of art and history because they love food, culture, and shopping. And they come for the love they have, the love they want,… Read more
PLACES Explore London: Must-See Itinerary of the Best Experiences in 3 Days Posted on March 30, 2012November 4, 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. Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Oktoberfest: The Best Fall Festival in Munich Germany Posted on September 2, 2011October 28, 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… Read more
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… Read more
TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Getting Married in Germany: What You Need to Know Posted on December 3, 2010October 26, 2024 Getting Married in Germany: What You Need to Know Getting married in Germany? It’s not all fairy tales and romantic roads—it’s paperwork, rules, and a few headaches. But trust me, the adventure’s worth it. Forget the stress, let’s get through the red tape and have some fun along the way…. Read more
MILITARY RELATED The Insider Guide to Surviving Military PCS Moves Posted on November 8, 2010November 1, 2024 Moving is part of military life—like clockwork, every few years, we uproot our lives. Whether it’s a 3,000-mile journey to another country or a quick hop to another state, the challenge is always the same. We pack up kids, the furniture, and our memories to dowload to a new and… Read more