There’s no end to fun things to do in Berlin with teens! Whether you’re exploring the artsy East Side Gallery, the monumental Brandenburg Gate, or the verdant Tiergarten Park. There’s also Checkpoint Charlie, the Spy Museum, and countless other museums and galleries. Get the full scoop on itinerary-worthy attractions.

It seemed like a great idea to take advantage of living in Europe and visit one of Germany’s famed Christmas markets. Our Whole Village’s Patricia Monahan had been to the Christmas market in Cologne and loved it. We settled on Dusseldorf’s Christmas market because we could get inexpensive, direct flights; a good price on a nice, […]

My love for Christmas markets dates back to 2003, when I lived in Hamburg and worked at the Rathaus (city hall) Christmas market. Despite the fact that I had never been as cold in my life, I absolutely loved the experience. The scent of toasted almonds, the friendly people, the fun atmosphere and, of course, […]