Traveling One Trip at a Time!
Kyoto is the heart of Japan and it shows! We arrived by train and then hit the pavement. It’s unique, it’s spiritual, it’s a great time. Here’s what we got into during our visit! Useful Links Arriving in Kyoto We arrived in Kyoto by the bullet train from Hiroshima. The train was easy again but…Read more
We spent three days in Hiroshima during our 10 day trip in Japan. It was a real highlight and a city that is often overlooked for “bigger, better” cities. The history, the pain, the rebuilding, all have contributed to a magical city that is both exciting and sincere. Let’s go! Useful Links Arriving in Hiroshima…Read more
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
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
We got out and visited the Schluchtensteig! It’s only a few minutes north of Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike! Here’s some of the highlights! Getting to Schluchtensteig We parked at the Waschmühle parking lot. It was empty because the pool is closed for winter. There’s one end of the trail there. There’s another trailhead…Read more
I have finally returned to movie locations and have made the complete “The Holiday” filming locations that people really want! Here’s a map and a little background on each place! UK Locations for The Holiday Rosehill Cottage It doesn’t get any better than this English cottage in Shere. Rosehill Cottage is the center of the…Read more
We got away to explore Gerolstein Germany and see some of its geological history. It was a cold rainy weekend, typical of December, and it was nice to get out and explore. Here’s where we went and what we saw. Also, don’t miss out on a great airbnb stay as your home base for adventure!…Read more
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
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 Bear Cave Getting to the Area We left from Kaiserslautern and parked in the area…Read more