A Trip to London

a view of London's st Paul's cathedral from millennium bridge with the dome in the center

I have finally returned to London after a decade! It’s changed drastically since 2008 but it’s improved for the better! Here are a few things we visited that were a lot of fun and worth it for your next trip to London. This trip was combined with a trip to Edinburgh so check that out!…Read more

Visit Edinburgh

colorful buildings along a cobblestone Victoria street

I finally got to visit Edinburgh! I was really smitten with this city and I really can’t wait to go back. Here’s what I got into while I was there for a few days before heading to London. Let’s go! Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh is full of things to see. The city has a vibe all…Read more

Belgian Cabin Getaway

a shallow creek at our Belgian cabin getaway

We went for a cabin getaway for the weekend to the Ardennes! We stayed at Les Cabanes de Rensiwez and it had a wonderful location! It did have some housekeeping and noise issues but more on that later. Let’s get into it! Key Takeaways The Mahe Suite We stayed in the Mahe Suite which is…Read more

Hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc

a man in white shirt arms wide standing on the tour du Mont Blanc trail with mountains and cloud behind

Have you ever thought about hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc? Me neither but I found myself doing it after getting invited in a Facebook group. It was amazing but here’s a few things I quickly learned coming from someone who’s never done long distance hiking in the Alps but rather used to Rocky Mountain…Read more

KMC VAT Form Process for Over €2,500

euro 10 and 20 bills

I just went through the over €2,500 VAT form process and here’s what I learned so you can have a smoother process. Here’s the official instructions they have which isn’t the best but take a look and be ready for patience and changes! Find more information at the official website for the VAT office. I…Read more

Baumholder Camping Weekend

green hills, blue van, and blue skies with a few white windmills in the background of baumholder campground

We made it out to the Baumholder Campground for the weekend! Here’s a few things to note if you decide to make it the hour drive north from the Kaiserslautern Military Community and go sleep in a tent! Enjoy! Baumholder Outdoor Recreation The Baumholder Outdoor Recreation Center is in charge of the campground. When we…Read more

Brno Czechia Weekend

looking up at a blue sky with the grey church on the left

I had a quick weekend to Brno Czechia and met a friend there. It was a nice solo getaway to a cool city. Here’s some fun things I got into while I was there and you should too! Getting to Brno I drove to Brno. Remember, Czech Republic requires a vignette if you drive on…Read more

Bacharach Germany Weekend Getaway

Bacharach downtown area with timber houses and stone streets

Need to get away for a few days? Head down to Bacharach Germany! Here’s a few details to note for your upcoming weekend trip to the Rhine River valley. Bacharach Lodging We stayed at the Bacharach Gingerbread House. It’s an Airbnb owned by a local and it’s furnished great and located in a great spot!…Read more

Fritz Walter Stadium Tour

betzenberg, 1fck, and fritz walter stadion written out in white on the seats at the Kaiserslautern stadium

I got to enjoy a Fritz Walter Stadium tour organized by “Welcome to Rhineland Pfalz“. It was a wonderful time and here’s some of the things you need to know if you want to join the next one! I follow the Welcome to RLP Facebook Page and it was posted on the site to join…Read more

The Kindsbach Bunker

people standing in front of the Kindsbach bunker entrance next to a hill with a green door in the side

I finally got to explore the Kindsbach Bunker located near Ramstein Air Base. It was really interesting to see and a lot of fun to explore something so historic in the area. Here’s some of the things I saw and some history I learned. Kindsbach Bunker History The bunker was originally built by there Germans…Read more