News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
As the unpredictable German Winter weather approaches, the temptation to stay indoors and keep your fingers and thumbs fit with the latest technology increases. Indoor bouldering is an excellent way to maintain or increase your level of fitness no matter what the conditions outside. Bouldering is a form of rock […]
Germans love Christmas markets. And why wouldn’t they? Usually located in the city center, Christmas markets bring families and friends together over sweet and savory delicacies like sausages “Bratwurst,” German gingerbread “Lebkuchen” and mulled wine “Glühwein.” Live music and cozy wooden huts selling crafty goods, decorations, winter clothes and kitchen […]
Anyone who’s stood amidst the glow of a Weihnachtsmarkt or Christmas market knows that the holiday season in Germany is special. While different regions of Germany have their own customs, some traditions are observed countrywide. Advent Sundays help usher in the festivities. Advent Sundays are the four Sundays in December […]
For my fellow hikers who enjoyed the great outdoors trekking during the warmer months of the year, there is no need to put away those boots and let Old Man Winter keep you indoors until spring of next year. Winter hiking and snowshoeing are excellent activities for those of you […]
One of the best Christmas market scenes in Europe happens each winter in Regensburg. The town itself is a jewel and at Christmas it takes on another life of its own. Markets are set up at several locations – all within walking distance of one another – and visitors usually […]
Skydiving is one of those experiences in life that many ponder and have on their bucket list of amazing adventures. My only warning to you is the addictive nature of this sport. My first jump got me so hooked that every time I see a Cessna fly over, even during […]
Travelers from around the world visit Switzerland to take the journey to the top of Europe and visiting Europe’s highest altitude railway station. At 3,454 meters this is one of the most impressive views of Switzerland’s many snow-capped peaks. I’ve taken this journey a few times during different seasons and […]
Lisbon in December was love at first sight. As our taxi plunged toward the city’s heart, a tangerine setting sun transformed palm trees to black silhouettes while evening lights blinked to life. Clean shopfronts gleamed with tile, textile, Ronaldo jerseys, Messi jerseys, gelato counters, kebap stands and a thousand other […]
“Holiday traditions” are often so ingrained that we rarely stop to think about them. What happens, then, when you and your family move abroad and are cut off from grandmother’s pumpkin pie? Do you try to video-conference into a dining room filled with bleary-eyed loved ones nine time zones away? […]
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