Category Archives: Travel
Bathe in beer in the Czech Republic
By Molly Hayden, USAG Bavaria Public Affairs CHODOVA PLANA, Czech Republic — While German culture is bathed in mores of beer, their neighbors to the east have taken it one step further — by literally bathing themselves in beer. Tucked away in the Bohemian town of Chodova…
Athens: A modern day glimpse at ancient history
ATHENS, Greece — Influences of American and European culture as we know it started centuries ago with toga-clad Greeks as they meddled in mathematics, dabbled in democracy and flirted with philosophy, creating an unprecedented civilization. Advances to the technological age could not have happened without our neighbors to…
Mallorca: Chill out and tap into the collective mood of nonchalance
Mallorca, about the size of Rhode Island, is the largest island in the Balearic archipelago situated off the east coast of Spain, graced with warm Mediterranean sunshine and tempered by cool ocean breezes. Its landscape — ranging from limestone caves to gnarled moonscape all the way back to white…
Prague a city of architecture and epicurean delight
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — If you haven’t been drawn into the bustling city of Prague yet, get ready to be mesmerized by the elaborate architecture. Although the city can be touristy at times, it still maintains its charm and romantic appearance. With architecture that varies…
Day trip to Dinkelsbuehl
By Alexis Tucker, GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — An overlooked, history-lover’s treasure, Dinkelsbuehl is a medieval town charmed by stories of the past and a day-trip for those of us in the Bavarian footprint. Surrender of Swedish troops after interference of children in the Thirty Years War is among…
Hangin’ loose in Ischgl
ISCHGL, Austria — Here, we are all party animals. Fueled by local brew and inspired by mountain-shaking music, table dancing, the thin air and, oh yeah, the best skiing in all of Europe, we pound our chests and howl at the moon. This is the melting pot…
Grafenwoehr day trip: A wild animal park & palace
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Have you ever seen a majestic deer up close? Would you like to feed dozens of them in an open field as a palace sits in the background? You can do just that at the Wild Park at Schloss Tambach any day between…
Dublin on a budget in a day and a half
DUBLIN — Thanks to a miraculous aligning of discount Ryan Air flights, sunny weather and an approved three-day pass, we booked a spontaneous trip to Dublin, Ireland. If you’ve never thought about traveling there, you should consider. The country boasts food that is a contemporary blend of American,…
Kallmünz: Daytrip to medieval castle and town
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — It’s not hard to fall in love with the town Kallmünz, located just over an hour from Grafenwoehr. The town’s colorful buildings and reflections cast on the water while crossing the medieval stone bridge are humbling. You would think that the Naab,…
Fairytale views at the Donaustauf castle ruins
By Alexis Tucker GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — It’s not every day you can experience views of the Danube River and a snowy covered Walhalla, Germany’s Hall of Fame which resembles the Abe Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. , to fill your day with beauty and wonder. The castle…