Christmas
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Done with Christmas? Then Try Christmas in Valencia!
Should you spend Christmas in Valencia? Well … maybe! For most of the year, the Spanish Mediterranean would place quite high in a ranking of “most attractive European destinations”. But for two short weeks in December, Germany suddenly leaps to the top of the list, for its Christmas markets, snow, and cozy holiday warmth. And…
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Christmas in Alicante
Alicante is known for its gigantic nativity scenes which occupy the Plaza del Ayuntamiento during Christmas. But we weren’t prepared for how huge they were!
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A Christmas at the White House
Well before our arrival, we booked tours of the White House and Capitol building, and did research on all the various museums of the Smithsonian.
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Over 4 Million Christmas Lights at Clifton Mill
What’s there to do around Christmas time in central Ohio? Well, there are probably a ton of options, but the most well-known has to be the insane light display at historic Clifton Mill,
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Thanksgiving & Christmas Lights in Hudson, Ohio
In November, we spent two weeks in Hudson, Ohio, for our very first experience with the website Trusted Housesitting.
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Valencia Christmas Garden – Les llums de Vivers – 2021
Magical moments with Les llums de Vivers – Christmas in Valencia, Spain is quite different compared to Germany, where I grew up. Ever since moving here, I’ve found it difficult to get into the “spirit”.
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Christmas Impression: Valencia 2020 and Largest Nativity Scene
When the pandemic started early this year, I don’t think anyone expected it to last until Christmas. But unless Santa is squeezing down our chimneys with a bag full of syringes, we’re going to have to deal with this strange new world for a while longer.
