Luxembourg Adventures With Kevin Wester

Luxembourg Adventures With Kevin Wester Kevin Wester, foremost tour guide and consultant for Luxembourg travel, provides group tours, family tours, as well as individual travel consultation.
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MY MAY 2025 TOUR TO LUXEMBOURG IS SOLD OUT!!!Moien Friends!  After announcing my special May 2025 tour to Luxembourg jus...
08/05/2024

MY MAY 2025 TOUR TO LUXEMBOURG IS SOLD OUT!!!

Moien Friends! After announcing my special May 2025 tour to Luxembourg just 2.5 weeks ago, the tour is completely SOLD OUT!

A wonderful group of tour participants will be joining Rene Daubenfeld and me from May 21-31, 2025, to explore the Cultural Treasures of Luxembourg as well as celebrating the 400 Jubilee of Our Lady of Luxembourg and United States Memorial Day!

This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable tour!

As of today, there are already some people on a "waiting list" in case of a cancellation.

If you would like to be added to such a waiting list, please contact my travel agency partner in the United States - Value Holidays Travel in Mequon, Wisconsin. At Value Holidays, contact Marianne Nass at [email protected]. People will be added to the waiting list on a first-come basis.

While you might not be joining Rene and me on this tour, I encourage you to stay tuned to upcoming e-newsletters from me with more information about the 400th Jubilee of Our Lady of Luxembourg Celebration and other events that we are planning to CELEBRATE AND RENEW THE TIES BETWEEN LUXEMBOURG AND THE UNITED STATES during May of 2025!

You might consider visiting Luxembourg on your own to participate in some of these upcoming events. So stayed tuned to my upcoming e-newsletters for more information!

My May 2025 tour is proudly co-sponsored by Luxembourg Adventures with Kevin Wester in partnership with the Archdiocese of Luxembourg (Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich) and the Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Wisconsin (Honorary Consul Mike Ansay).

Prost - Kevin

08/02/2024

Next time you are in Luxembourg City check out the beautiful sculpture of Grand Duchess Charlotte in Place Clairefontaine!

07/27/2024

MY TOUR TO LUXEMBOURG IN MAY 2025 IS OVER HALF SOLD OUT! Act TODAY so you don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime tour of Luxembourg! Learn more and download the flyer/registration form at luxembourgadventures.com. Questions? Contact me at [email protected].

07/27/2024

Villa Pauly was the Gestapo's headquarters in Luxembourg during WWII. It is a tragic part of Grand Duchy's rich history.....learn more.....

07/22/2024

Next time you are in Luxembourg City check out the American Building (former Derulle immigration/travel agency) on rue Notre Dame!

07/17/2024

Discover the Mullerthal (Little Switzerland) region of Luxembourg!

07/14/2024

Join me for my May 2025 tour to Luxembourg! We are celebrating the 400th Jubilee of Our Lady of Luxembourg and also US Memorial Day at the Luxembourg American Cemetery! This one-of-a-kind tour will be the experience of a lifetime! Visit luxembourgadventures.com to learn more or to download the flyer and registration form! Prost!

PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MY NEXT TOUR TO LUXEMBOURG - MAY 21-31, 2025 - EXPLORING THE CULTURAL TREASURES OF LUXEMBOURG - CELEBR...
07/12/2024

PROUD TO ANNOUNCE MY NEXT TOUR TO LUXEMBOURG - MAY 21-31, 2025 - EXPLORING THE CULTURAL TREASURES OF LUXEMBOURG - CELEBRATING THE 400TH JUBILEE OF OUR LADY OF LUXEMBOURG AND UNITED STATES MEMORIAL DAY! THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING TOUR I'VE EVER DONE!

Join me and Rene Daubenfeld, Luxembourg genealogist and immigration historian, for this incredibly unique tour of Luxembourg. The tour will explore the cultural treasures of Luxembourg and we will also be celebrating the closing of the 400th Jubilee of Our Lady of Luxembourg and United States Memorial Day at the Luxembourg American Cemetery!

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, the Archbishop of Luxembourg, invited me to do this tour and to be his special guests at the closing celebration of the 400th Jubilee of Our Lady of Luxembourg! Thus, this tour is co-sponsored by my Luxembourg Adventures with Kevin Wester, the Archdiocese of Luxembourg (Cardinal Hollerich) and the Honorary Consul of Luxembourg in Wisconsin (Honorary Consul Mike Ansay).

Ultimately, this tour and other events we are planning in Luxembourg, will be an experience of celebrating and renewing the special ties between Luxembourg and the United States! While we are in Luxembourg, I will be premiering a special exhibit I am creating with collaborators in Luxembourg about the spiritual ties between Luxembourg and the USA and the cultural ties today!

Please note that this is NOT a religious pilgrimage but rather a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience that you won't want to miss! Visit my website to learn more - luxembourgadventures.com - or email me at [email protected]. You can also download the flyer/registration form on my website or contact me and I will email it to you.

SPACE ON THIS TOUR IS LIMITED AND I KNOW IT WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY - SO ACT TODAY!

Stay tuned to my website and my pages to learn more about this tour, about Our Lady of Luxembourg, the 400th Jubilee Celebration and other events surrounding this "Celebration and Renewal of Luxembourg - American Ties." These are events you won't want to miss!

ANNOUNCING MY 2024 LUXEMBOURG TOUR! Cultural Treasures of Luxembourg & Luxembourg National Day - June 19-29, 2024I am pr...
11/11/2023

ANNOUNCING MY 2024 LUXEMBOURG TOUR! Cultural Treasures of Luxembourg & Luxembourg National Day - June 19-29, 2024

I am proud to announce my next tour to Luxembourg - CULTURAL TREASURES OF LUXEMBOURG & LUXEMBOURG NATIONAL DAY 2024! I love this tour so much because celebrating Luxembourg's National Day (Luxembourg's Independence Day and Grand Duke Henri's birthday) is a once-in-a-life-time experience! My Luxembourg Adventures with Kevin Wester tour will provide you with many unique and personalized experiences that an individual traveler would simply not get on their own! I pride myself on being Luxembourg's most experienced tour guide for Luxembourg American visitors!

I am also thrilled that my dear friend, Rene Daubenfeld, will be assisting me once again with my upcoming tour and accompanying us throughout the tour! Many of you know Rene because he has brought numerous tour groups from Luxembourg to visit the Luxembourg American communities in the Midwest. Rene does sort of the "opposite" of what I do! Rene is one of the most noted authorities on Luxembourg immigration to the United States and Luxembourg genealogy, so he will add so much to our tour! Plus, it is wonderful to have a "real" Luxembourger accompanying us to share his insights and experiences.

I know this tour will fill up quickly, so I encourage you to register today to reserve your place on this special tour! We are going to have a blast!

SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LUXEMBOURG NATIONAL DAY - JUNE 2024 TOUR:

1. Participation in the TORCHLIT PROCESSION on the Eve of National Day and presentation of group to Grand Duke Henri and the Royal Family;

2. Enjoy the spectacular National Day fireworks at a private party at the home of Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich (Kevin's cousin) following the procession;

3. FREE DAY for genealogy, visiting ancestral villages or just to relax and enjoy Luxembourg;

4. Opportunity on tour to present your application for Luxembourg dual citizenship OR to apply for your Luxembourg passport and/or ID card;

5. Personalized tour of Luxembourg City, seeing its most popular sights and some hidden gems and meeting a few dignitaries along the way;

6. Moselle River luncheon cruise and Luxembourg wine;

7. Guided tours with WWII expert, Roland Gaul - Luxembourg's authority on WWII and the Battle of the Bulge;

8. Amazing meals at some of Luxembourg's most unique restaurants;

9. Personalized visits to Vianden, Clervaux, Bourscheid, Echternach and other Luxembourg "gems;"

10. Tour and cider tasting at Ramborn Distillery;

11. Guided tours on day trips to Metz, France (its famous cathedral with Marc Chagal stained-glass windows) & Trier, Germany (the oldest city in Germany - center for the Roman Empire in northern Europe);

12. Interaction with "real" Luxembourgers and more surprises along the way!

Check out the flyer in this post to learn more or visit my website luxembourgadventures.com

OR, FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR THE FLYER/REGISTRATION FORM, CONTACT KEVIN AT [email protected] or call 262-355-5758!

Prost - Kevin

Kaffiskränzchen – where to go for coffee, tea and cake in Luxembourg
11/05/2022

Kaffiskränzchen – where to go for coffee, tea and cake in Luxembourg

If you fancy a patisserie and a pot of coffee, or a spot of afternoon tea and cake, here are four places you should try

Great Article & Video about Luxembourg Jews who fled in WWII to New York and who founded Congregation Ramath Orah.  I've...
11/05/2022

Great Article & Video about Luxembourg Jews who fled in WWII to New York and who founded Congregation Ramath Orah. I've had the privilege of visiting Ramath Orah on two occasions. It's Luxembourgish history is amazing! Also, my good friend, Francois Moyse, is featured in the video! This article is a "must read" and the video is a "must see." This story reminds us that "Luxembourg immigration to the USA" was not just about Luxembourgish Catholic farmers to the Midwest, but "Luxembourg immigration to the USA" was also about Luxembourg Jews who escaped the ravages of the N**i regime. Be inspired by the article and the video!

The Grand Duchy's Ramath Orah was destroyed by the N**is in 1941. 61 refugees contributed to bringing the community back to life, in New York City.

Pastoral Visit of Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg to the MidwestSCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CARDINAL HOL...
06/17/2022

Pastoral Visit of Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg to the Midwest
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC EVENTS WITH CARDINAL HOLLERICH
July 31 – August 14, 2022

All are invited and welcome to attend! Please forward this information to family and friends!

Sunday, July 31 – Chicago, Illinois
9:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church (now Holy Child Jesus Church), 2324 W. Chase Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60645, and blessing of statue of Our Lady of Luxembourg donated by the Archdiocese of Luxembourg in memory of George Meyers – Luxembourg Brotherhood of America Grand Lodge President.

1:00 – 5:30 p.m. – 85th Annual Schobermesse festival sponsored by the Luxembourg Brotherhood of America at the American Legion Post, 6144 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, 60053. Live music, food/beverages and games. More information - luxbrotherhood.org

Monday, August 1 – Chicago, Illinois
8:00 a.m. – Mass at St. Michael’s Church, the spiritual home of the “city” Luxembourgers, 1633 N. Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60614.

Tuesday, August 2 – Aurora, Illinois
5:00 p.m. – Mass at Annunciation Church, 1820 Church Road, Aurora, IL, 60505. Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED). For invitation/price or more information, contact Jim Michels – [email protected].

Thursday, August 4 – St. Donatus, Iowa
5:00 p.m. – Mass at St. Donatus Church, 97 E. 1st Street, St. Donatus, IA, 52071. Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED). For invitation/price or more information, contact Terra Siegert – [email protected]

Sunday, August 7 – New Ulm, Minnesota
10:00 a.m. – Mass at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 605 N. State Street, New Ulm, MN, 56073. Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED). For invitation/price or more information, contact Janet Tauer – [email protected].

Tuesday, August 9 – La Crosse, Wisconsin
5:00 p.m. – Mass at Holy Trinity Church, 1333 13th Street S, La Crosse, WI, 54601. Followed by reception/food/brief program (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED). For invitation/price or more information, Sr. Carrie Kirsch – [email protected].

Thursday, August 11 – Port Washington, Wisconsin
8:30 a.m. – Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 430 Johnson Street, Port Washington, WI, 53074.

Saturday, August 13 – Belgium, Wisconsin – Luxembourg Fest Weekend
9:00 a.m. – Blessing of Immigrant Sculpture created by Luxembourg American sculptor, Victorine Hinger, in the New Luxembourg Village Square, and blessing of Luxembourg Brotherhood Boulevard and Meyers-Rolling Lake in the New Luxembourg Development. Luxembourg American Cultural Center, 100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium, WI, 53004

11:00 a.m. – Luxembourg Fest Parade & Luxembourg Fest – more information - lacs.lu

3:00 p.m. – Blessing of the refurbished, historic bells of St. Mary’s Church and new bell memorial. St. Mary’s Cemetery, 6066 Lake Church Road, Belgium, WI, 53004. More information - thebellsofstmarys.org

5:30 p.m. – Luxembourg American Cultural Society’s “Luxembourg Under the Stars – An Alfresco Culinary Experience” – New Luxembourg Village Square, Luxembourg American Cultural Center, 100 Peter Thein Avenue, Belgium, WI, 53004. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – more information - lacs.lu

Sunday, August 14 – Belgium, Wisconsin
10:00 a.m. – Luxembourg Fest Outdoor Mass. Belgium Community Park, Main Street, Belgium, Wisconsin. Followed by food/beverages, music, Fest activities. More information - lacs.lu

With gratitude to the co-sponsors of Cardinal Hollerich’s Pastoral Visit to the Midwest:

Archdiocese of Luxembourg
Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Wisconsin
Luxembourg American Cultural Society
Luxembourg Brotherhood of America
Luxembourgers of Aurora, Illinois
St. Donatus Luxembourg Heritage Society
Luxembourg Heritage Society of Southern Minnesota
Luxembourg/American Descendants Society of the La Crosse Region

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information about the Cardinal’s visit, contact Kevin Wester, Attaché for Cultural Affairs & Public Relations – Honorary Consulate of Luxembourg in Wisconsin at [email protected].

Congratulations to my client, Dan, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin who presented his application for Luxembourg nationality at t...
05/13/2022

Congratulations to my client, Dan, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin who presented his application for Luxembourg nationality at the Bierger Center in Luxembourg City earlier this week! Everything went smooth as silk, as I knew it would. Dan is one of a family of 11 who is applying for Luxembourg dual citizenship. Congrats Dan on getting this far in the process! Soon you will be REAL Luxembourger!

Interested in Luxembourg dual citizenship? You might still qualify to apply. Contact me to learn more - [email protected] or 262-355-5758.

My September 2022 Tour to Luxembourg is filling up quickly!  I pride myself on being the premiere Luxembourg tour guide ...
05/12/2022

My September 2022 Tour to Luxembourg is filling up quickly! I pride myself on being the premiere Luxembourg tour guide and tour experience! Join me for the Grevenmacher Wine Festival and Late Summer in Luxembourg! It will be the trip of a lifetime! To learn more, contact me at [email protected] or call 262-355-5758.

Recently, "Luxembourg" was the answer to a question on JEOPARDY!  Luxembourg's National Day, June 23, celebrates the bir...
04/01/2022

Recently, "Luxembourg" was the answer to a question on JEOPARDY! Luxembourg's National Day, June 23, celebrates the birthday of Luxembourg's Grand Duke, even though it isn't his actual birthdate! My next tour will be a Luxembourg National Day tour this June. We will even get to see the Grand Duke! Should be a blast!

WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE APPLYING FOR LUXEMBOURG DUAL CITIZENSHIP?  Well....Luxembourg's passport was just ranked  #1 in t...
03/31/2022

WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE APPLYING FOR LUXEMBOURG DUAL CITIZENSHIP? Well....Luxembourg's passport was just ranked #1 in the world! Learn more.....
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/29/which-countries-have-the-best-passports-most-are-in-europe.html

Interested in Luxembourg dual citizenship? Contact me today - [email protected] or 262-355-5758. Learn more at luxdualcitizenship.com.

Luxembourg, one of the smallest countries in Europe, tops a new passport index that analyzes factors that affect global citizens.

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTINE!My client, Christine, of Wasilla, Alaska recently presented her application for Luxembourg dua...
03/10/2022

CONGRATULATIONS CHRISTINE!
My client, Christine, of Wasilla, Alaska recently presented her application for Luxembourg dual citizenship for herself and her daughters at the Bierger Center in Luxembourg City! Congratulations, Christine, on getting this far in the process. It won't be long and you and your girls will be some of Luxembourg's newest citizens! Christine's g-g-g-grandfather hailed from Keispelt, Luxembourg!

Interested in Luxembourg dual citizenship? You still might qualify to apply. Contact me today at [email protected] or 262-355-5758. To learn more, visit luxdualcitizenship.com.

Congratulations to my client Kerry of Summerville, South Carolina, who presented her Luxembourg dual citizenship applica...
03/10/2022

Congratulations to my client Kerry of Summerville, South Carolina, who presented her Luxembourg dual citizenship application at the Bierger Center in Luxembourg City this past week! Kerry's mom already has citizenship, so now Kerry is applying for citizenship for herself and her daughter. Congrats, Kerry, on getting this far in the dual citizenship process. Soon you and your daughter will be some of Luxembourg's newest citizens!
Interested in Luxembourg dual citizenship? You still might qualify to apply. Contact me today to learn more - [email protected] or 262-355-5758.

3 GENERATIONS OF NEW LUXEMBOURGERS!  Congrats to my client Gregg, his daughter Jennifer, and granddaughter Presley, of C...
03/10/2022

3 GENERATIONS OF NEW LUXEMBOURGERS!
Congrats to my client Gregg, his daughter Jennifer, and granddaughter Presley, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, who are some of Luxembourg's newest citizens! How wonderful to see 3 generations becoming Luxembourg citizens! They actually had 4 other family members who joined us for the process. Congrats to all of you! I know how much this means to you and how excited you are to reclaim the citizenship of your ancestors.

Interested in Luxembourg dual citizenship? You still might qualify to apply! Contact me today to learn more - [email protected] or 262-355-5758.

THREE GENERATIONS OF NEW LUXEMBOURGERS!  Congratulations to my clients, Julie, her children, Kevin and Meghann, and gran...
02/15/2022

THREE GENERATIONS OF NEW LUXEMBOURGERS! Congratulations to my clients, Julie, her children, Kevin and Meghann, and grandchildren, Harper, Vivian and Will, who recently received their Luxembourg/EU citizenship! These new Luxembourgers are 6 of the 26 Trausch family members who I recently assisted with their Luxembourg Dual Citizenship. Their ancestor, Harry Trausch, was a Luxembourg immigrant and one of the best known Luxembourgers in Chicago! Harry must be SO PROUD of his 26 descendants who reclaimed his Luxembourg citizenship! Congrats Trausches! It was so much fun working with you and learning more about Harry, who is a legend in the Chicago Luxembourg community!

Interested in Luxembourg dual citizenship? You still might qualify to apply! Contact me at [email protected] or 262-355-5758.

Architectural Icons of Luxembourg:  The blast furnaces in Belval.  Remnants of Luxembourg's steel producing history!  Le...
02/15/2022

Architectural Icons of Luxembourg: The blast furnaces in Belval. Remnants of Luxembourg's steel producing history! Learn more....

These giant blast furnaces on Belval’s skyline pay tribute to Luxembourg’s industrial heritage

CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME VIDEO OF TOM BARRETT, THE NEW US AMBASSADOR TO LUXEMBOURG!  It is awesome!  I am so proud that Am...
02/11/2022

CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME VIDEO OF TOM BARRETT, THE NEW US AMBASSADOR TO LUXEMBOURG! It is awesome! I am so proud that Ambassador Mayor is our former mayor of Milwaukee, where I live. We wish him and his wife the very best! He will do GREAT things in Luxembourg! Cheers to Ambassador Barrett and Mrs. Barrett!

The US Embassy Luxembourg has released a video introducing Tom Barrett, the new US Ambassador to the Grand Duchy.

Architectural Icons:  Luxembourg City's Rail Station and Rotundas
02/10/2022

Architectural Icons: Luxembourg City's Rail Station and Rotundas

You may have passed through it or possibly discussed it for the Sproochentest, but have you ever stopped to admire this Baroque building?

Ettelbruck, Luxembourg - Learn more.....
02/10/2022

Ettelbruck, Luxembourg - Learn more.....

Forest bathing, a Romanesque town hall, and a town dedicated to General Patton. There's plenty of sights for an afternoon out in Ettelbruck

LIICHTMËSSDAG:  WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT, ANYWAY?  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS LOVELY LUXEMBOURG TRADITION CELEBRATED ON FEBRUARY 2...
02/01/2022

LIICHTMËSSDAG: WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT, ANYWAY? LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS LOVELY LUXEMBOURG TRADITION CELEBRATED ON FEBRUARY 2!

If you’ve ever wondered why hordes of lantern-carrying offspring asked you for money and sweets in the evening hours of 2 February, those were the proceedings of the annual tradition ‘Liichtmëssdaag’.

Larochette, Luxembourg - learn more about this lovely and facinating city!
01/30/2022

Larochette, Luxembourg - learn more about this lovely and facinating city!

In a new series for Inside Lux, we explore places to spend an afternoon, starting with this Mullerthal town, its two castles and textile history

Luxembourg National Day Celebrations through the years!  Check out this cool video:
01/24/2022

Luxembourg National Day Celebrations through the years! Check out this cool video:

RTL and the Centre for Audiovisual Content (CNA) have provided us with another glimpse into the past, this time providing images from former National Day celebrations.

Today the Honorary Consul of Luxembourg is Wisconsin, Mike Ansay, and his staff, had a final meeting with the new United...
01/20/2022

Today the Honorary Consul of Luxembourg is Wisconsin, Mike Ansay, and his staff, had a final meeting with the new United States Ambassador to Luxembourg, Tom Barrett, former mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at the consulate office in Port Washington, Wisconsin. We had a fantastic meeting introducing Ambassador Barrett to many aspects of Luxembourg including government, culture and history. The Ambassador is moving to Luxembourg next week to begin his Ambassadorship.

From L-R: Honorary Consul Mike Ansay, Charles Ries - Attaché for Economic Development & Innovation, Ambassador Thomas Barrett, Kevin Wester - Attaché for Cultural Affairs and Public Relations.

Visit - https://lu.usembassy.gov/

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