Monthly Archives: April 2016

Bad König: In Search of the Bath King

In our hometown of Portland, Oregon, we have a local plumbing supply store icon, George Morlan, otherwise known as “The Water Heater King”. So, we were intrigued to discover an old town nestled in the countryside of Hesse called “Bad König” … Continue reading

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Going Down the Drain in Paris

Ah, Paris. The City of Light, of romance. The most popular city in the world for people seeking love, joy, beauty and the chance to tell their friends that, yes, they were in Paris last week. OK, that’s all fine. … Continue reading

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The Witches of Idstein

Idstein is a pretty little town about 20 minutes by car from Wiesbaden. It is charming and appears to be a very popular location for the construction of upscale condos, providing residents with an easy commute to Frankfurt. The new … Continue reading

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