News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Maastricht is special. It’s the oldest city in the Netherlands (settled around 50 BC), yet in many ways feels like the newest. Maastricht is vibrant, historic, creative, international, and easier to navigate than Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The city has brilliant restaurants, bars, museums, shops, and even a rubber ducky store. […]
For many of us, Karlsruhe is a mostly just a familiar name on a blue Autobahn sign. From Kaiserslautern, we zoom past it heading south to the Alps. From Stuttgart, we wave hello while heading north to Heidelberg. Here’s a secret, though: even though Karlsruhe is not a city designed […]
Passau is one of eastern Bavaria’s best destinations. Located at the confluence of three rivers (including the mighty Danube), the city has history, an amazing castle, brilliant Baroque churches, and a rocking downtown. It’s also a stone’s throw from Austria and a short drive to Czechia, which makes it a […]
Nancy is almost the perfect spot to spend a long weekend. It offers everything you would expect from a French city: Culture, amazing food, a fun nightlife, family-friendly activities, green space, historical significance and stunning architecture. Even better, it’s just a quick trip from Germany – and one that doesn’t […]
Living in Germany can be an amazing, life-changing experience. But let’s be honest. The winters are dark. Real dark. Fortunately, Germany’s central location offers a way for light-seekers to find the sun…which often isn’t as far away as you might think! In Germany, it feels sometimes like you can go […]
Set in a tiny nook in southeast Bavaria, nearly surrounded by Austria, Berchtesgaden just might be Germany’s most beautiful national park. The park summons so many superlatives: majestic, breathtaking, raw, sublime, incredible. Here’s another one: action-packed. Indeed, visitors will never lack for something to do – during any season. As […]
Turin is one of Italy’s best and most unexpected cities. Located at the foot of the Alps and packed with parks and tree-lined boulevards, this isn’t hot, touristy Italy. This is a thriving city with food, culture, style, shopping, and outdoor activities galore. In Turin, you’ll feel like you’re in […]
Whether you love winter or simply endure it until spring arrives, one thing is true: getting outside and active is important for your health during the long, dark months. Fortunately, there is no shortage of excellent outdoor opportunities in Germany. You have lots of options for seeing the wintry world […]
When most people living in Germany think about skiing or snowboarding, their minds jump straight to the Alps. Fair enough. The Alps are spectacular. But getting there can be a bear – think traffic, crowds, and those gnarly Alpine roads. Little known fact: within just a few hours’ drive, KMC […]
Hannover is a city that reveals itself slowly, but spectacularly, which makes it ideal as a weekend destination. Spend two days here and you’ll discover lakeside strolls, palace gardens that rival royal estates, half-timbered districts brimming with history, inventive museums that interest even non-museum-goers, and surfing (really!). Whether you’re craving […]
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