Traveling Europe one trip at a time!
I decided to trace the Lauter through Kaiserslautern all the way to the Lauter Spring down in the forest on the southeastern side of Ktown. It’s all very bikable and can be enjoyed and explored on a weekend. The route goes all the way to Lauterecken and the majority of the time it is on…Read more
I finished my first official month shopping as much as possible at the Globus grocery store in Kaiserslautern. I used my VAT form and here’s the process and the amount saved! this will be a great addition to your family’s shopping if you’re in the KMC and looking to get some good German groceries! VAT…Read more
I now have officially 3 e-bikes! So here are my thoughts on what I got and where you can get a few for yourself! Carver Route E.410 E-bike The Carver Route E.410 is my main e-bike. This is a pedal-assist style e-bike. It’s been a workhorse bike for me and it’s my go-to bike for…Read more
Are you interested in learning a bit more about Kaiserslautern and its history? Then you have to go on the Underground Kaiserslautern tour put on by the city! It’s a great way to learn more about history, the Lauter River, how the city used to be, and just a great history tour. If you’re into…Read more
I made it out to the beautiful Bärenhöhle or the Bear Cave. It’s only about 45 minutes from Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike so you and the whole family can go explore. Here’s what I found! The Route to the Bear Cave Getting to the Bear Cave We left from Kaiserslautern and parked in…Read more
Dublin brings a lot of ideas to the front of this American’s brain. Mainly, the idea that you can drink until your heart’s content! This trip was a lot of that but it was nice to get out and see a few things. While the purpose was more for visiting old friends, I was still…Read more
What’s better than impromptu trip to Geneva Switzerland?! I drove down to Geneva to visit a friend who was flying in for work so I decided to make the 6 hour trip down there and here’s what you can expect from a quick weekend trip in this lake-side city! You can also check out my…Read more
I went back to Indiana to experience my second solar eclipse! I went to Illinois in 2017 for the first American eclipse in 40 years and I went back to see the 2024 eclipse. Here are a few highlights of the trip and I’m officially a “chaser”! What are Eclipses? A solar eclipse is when…Read more
We went out just for a few hours over the weekend and decided to visit Lichtenberg Castle in the Pfalz. It famously has a very large tower right in the middle of the grounds. It is a great area for some hiking, biking, or driving around, and the grounds are very nice to explore too!…Read more
Garden of the Gods is the crown jewel of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois! It contains impressive cliffs, some hiking, the entrance to thousands of acres of wilderness area, and all in rural Illinois! Here’s what to expect on your next visit. The Garden The Garden of the Gods is truly a special and…Read more