I recently traveled to three American towns that try to recreate the alpine style of Bavaria. Frankenmuth, Michigan, and Helen, Georgia, had some beautiful architecture and views. I've visited Germany ...

How a mountain town in Washington’s Cascade range underwent a drastic makeover after a railroad relocation nearly wiped it ...

You can't always hop on a cross-Atlantic plane ride to find old-world European vibes. Thankfully, these German-inspired U.S.

Just up the mountain about a one-hour drive from Munich is the lovely medieval hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen. Originally two towns that joined together in 1935, this Bavarian ski resort town is ...

Ever dreamed of spending the holidays in a snow-dusted German village, but didn't want to deal with international flights and jet lag? Here's the thing: you don't have to leave American soil to ...

Memory resides in your senses: a smell that reminds you of your grandmother’s cookies baking; a glass of Champagne that tastes just like the toast at your wedding; a song that you heard on Spring ...