Vineyard Family Picnic

One of my favorite ways to get out of the house is to take a family picnic. This can be as simple as eating in your backyard, at your local park, or my personal favorite, in the vineyards! I’ve posted a bunch about how I absolutely adore the Untertürkheim vineyards, and how lucky we are that they are so close to us! It was a beautiful autumn weekend here in Stuttgart and we decided to spend our Sunday picnicing in the vines. I quickly made PB&Js, sliced a few bell peppers and threw in a package of hummus (my kids […]

First Signs of Spring on the Stuttgart Karlshoehe

I’ve realized while I love living in a pretty city, I feel the most energized when I walk through green spaces.  You know I absolutely love running through the Scholssgarten and walking the Untertürkheim vineyards, but if I feel like staying closer to home the Karlshöhe is the perfect ‘city escape’ without ever leaving the city! This winter has been very mild and filled with so much sun that we’re already starting to see buds on some trees and pre-spring signs throughout the city.  Every morning we now wake up to birds chirping non-stop, it really is exciting to have […]

Stuttgart Spotlight: Schlossgarten

|Location: Stuttgart Germany| If you live in a city you’re likely well aware of how important city parks are.  A great park is essential to making a good city great and Stuttgart delivers big with the Schlossgarten.  It is massive and one of my favorite parts of the city.  Going for a run through the beautiful Schlossgarten is very therapeutic for me so I wanted to highlight it in case you’re not aware of it! The Schlossgarten is very accessible and begins right behind the Schlossplatz.  Tuck behind the Schloss to head to the Opera house and you’re at the […]