Archive for July, 2013

News

Going French: Metz Antique Market

Going French: Metz Antique Market

Story and photos by Susan Melnyk
AdvantiPro online editor

Although there are many great flea and antique markets in Europe, the Metz Flea Market (called “marche aux puces” in French) is an easy drive from Ramstein and entirely indoors, allowing you to enjoy a Saturday morning, even if there is a chance of rain.

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Schools

Photo: Pfänderbahn 2013-0-1 (zeppelin)All year long the railway takes you up to the hightest mountain at Lake Constance, the Pfänder, which offers an unforgettable sight.

Lake Constance – one lake, four countries, 1,000 options

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

Are you easily bored during your holidays? Need that bit of extra entertainment? How about a place where four countries meet? How about a place where you can go swimming, diving, sailing, climbing, hiking, bird watching, skiing, golfing, sightseeing, wellnessing? How about a place of records — the biggest lake, the most castles, the greatest fun? Then you are in for Lake Constance, the “Bodensee,” as it is called in German.

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Features

Spoil your guests!

Spoil your guests!

by Annie Valentine
Contributing writer

Living in Europe is a guaranteed way to get a few unexpected visitors. Whether you have extended family members or random friends flying in, it is common for Americans living overseas to get the occasional house guest.

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Features

Make the best of living in Germany: Learn about cultural differences

Make the best of living in Germany: Learn about cultural differences

by Nicole Karsch-Meibom
Contributing writer

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do,” or so the saying goes. As old as it is, it refers to what is nowadays termed “cultural intelligence.”

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Sports

Avril Marlow Featherstone focuses on form during a bicep curl.

KMC Women Get Fit!

Story and photo by Krystal White
Contributing writer

Many of us say we want to get into better shape. Some of us follow through with our intentions. A few of us make lasting changes. Then, there’s the group of women in our community who sign up for a bodybuilding competition. They initially sought fitness, but in the meantime, found each other.

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