Everything I need for my trips. Wish I could read German, have picked up cheeses at times that I…read morethought were something else, If I stick to the yellow cheese with holes, I know it's Swiss. Very convenient, prices great, being from the U.S., it is of course different that the so cal grocery chains I am used to.

I am a fan of Aldi, but I usually go to the one in St. Leon-Rot, since it's closer to home…read more Aldi has pretty much all your basic grocery needs covered, plus the "random crap I don't actually need to buy but can't resist" section right in the middle of the store. It has great home deco stuff, various sport clothing articles, and sometimes even fashion items, all for a very decent price. Go here for great fruit/vegetable and dairy products, as well as your basic staples. If you are looking for more exotic things, like say guacamole mix or tortillas, I usually go to Rewe for that. But for the basics, it's really good. Oh, and their bread is excellent.

This is the German TJ Maxx, and it's just as good (if not better) than its U.S. counterparts. While…read moreon a European trip in late December, my husband left his only pair of gloves on the train. I'm so glad I found this store in Heidelberg because I was able to get him a replacement pair for cheap, and I didn't have to go to a pricey department store. This is a two-level store with all sorts of good stuff. I really loved looking at the makeup section, lots of European brands for a few dollars. I picked up some face cream and lip balm to use during my travels as well. This store was well stocked for the season, and the racks were full of warm winter jackets, scarves, and hats, which makes this a great and affordable stop if you are traveling and have forgotten something (socks, shirts, pajamas, toiletries, etc.). It's like a treasure hunt, but don't expect to find high end designer brands or anything, just solid, reliable wardrobe staples. Basically your typical TJ Maxx with a little dash of European flair!

TK Maxx is great wherever you go and there is always a great selection of bargains, that in most…read morecases are limited. So if you find something you like and it fits right, do not hesitate as it might not be there the next day. The Men's section is smaller than the Women's but still has a good variety of clothes, including Lederhosen.