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Category Archives: Travel Tips and Resources
MSC Cruise Lines – Sinfonia
Living in Europe gives numerous opportunities to travel and one of your travel options is a cruise. When my family and I decided we would like to take a cruise I went to a ton of websites and ultimately decided … Continue reading
Posted in Adults, Kids, Places "HereAtGK" has been, Things to do, Travel, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged booking, cruise, cruises, Mediteranian, MSC, port, Sinfonia
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Alternatives to Staying at Hotels (Especially for Families)
Hotels can be expensive, but they aren’t your only option when traveling. Here are some websites you can use to find different accommodations that fit your needs. These options are great for anyone, but they are especially good for families … Continue reading
In Your Pocket City Guides
I’ve found a new great travel resource called “In Your Pocket”. They have a website where you can look at all of their locations. The first guide I found was a printed version for Sittard-Geleen at the VVV. The guide … Continue reading
Posted in General Local Info, NO COST, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged Amsterdam, Berlin, cologne, guide, Sittard, Travel
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Travel and Entertainment Deals Online
Europe can be expensive, but there are deals to be had if you know where to look for them. Here’s a listing of websites that I use to find deals both near and far. Feel free to add your favorites … Continue reading
Posted in Newcomers, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged deals, discounts, flights, hotels, restaurants, Travel
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Schnee-Express Overnight Train to Austria
I haven’t experienced this personally, but I thought you should know that the Schnee(Snow)-Express at least exists as an option for getting down to the slopes in Austria instead of flying or driving. On Friday afternoons the Schnee-Express travels from … Continue reading
Sandman’s New Europe Tours (Free)
I’ve been wanting to talk about Sandman’s Free Tours for quite some time but I wanted to confirm how awesome they were beforehand. This past weekend, I had the chance to go on the free tour of Amsterdam. The tour … Continue reading
Shopping Guides for the Big Cities
I’m a planner, even when it comes to shopping, and especially when it comes to shopping in the big cities. There are so many stores in Cologne that you can easily spend all day in their shopping district and not … Continue reading
VVV – Netherlands Tourism
The VVV is the place to find out about activities and events going on in the Netherlands. As the tourism offices, it’s their business to know these things and to encourage you to explore the area. I visited the VVV … Continue reading
Posted in General Local Info, Maastricht, Sittard, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged Epen, Gulpen, Heerlen, Sittard, tourism, Vaals, Valkenburg
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Esso Station Finder Website and Mobile App
If you’re planning a road trip. This website is handy in finding the nearest Esso stations along your route. Each stations lists their phone number, address, opening hours and other helpful info. You can narrow your search by clicking the … Continue reading
Posted in General Local Info, Newcomers, Resources/Help, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged AAFES Card, ESSO, esso locations, Gas, Gas Station
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Christmas Time HereAtGk
Spending Christmas at home is a luxury for those who have home at their finger tips. HereAtGK has compiled a list of places that would work as a home away from home during the holidays. Ranging from absolutely picturesque to … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Markets, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged christmas, cologne, eggnog, eirpunsch, Koln, markets, prague, sinterklaas, Travel, vienna
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Disney Paris
After being raised right next to Anaheim Disney, there is one thing I’m crazy about…. MICKEY MOUSE! I don’t have kids, but this summer, my husband and I booked a hotel and went to Disneyland Paris. Our vacation like all … Continue reading
The BAHN- trains in Germany
Trains in Europe have been a mystery to me until my recent train adventure. I would like to share with you my experiences with the train system in hopes that it will help you a bit during your first train expedition. … Continue reading
Planning Your European vacation
First off, I would like to say that what I do is not right, or perfect, or the only way you could possibly plan a vacations from Germany. I am just saying… this is what I do. 1. Get a … Continue reading
Day Trips : The IYA and MWA
Located on GK NATO AB is the organization, IYA. This group takes care of school aged child care on base as well as plans a plethora of outings for children and their parents. Visit their building during base business hours … Continue reading
Posted in Geilenkirchen NATO Base - Info, Travel Tips and Resources
Tagged Day Trips, IYA, MWA
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