News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, or some other popular winter celebration, ‘tis the season for celebrating. If you think Americans are the only people who know how to light a yule log, think again. Germans practically invented Christmas. This country pulls out stops even Kris Kringle doesn’t have time […]
Glühwein, which literally translates to ‘glow wine‘, is a staple at every outdoor event throughout the winter months. It lets you continue to take advantage of your convenient location in the heart of Rheinland-Pfalz’s wine region without sacrificing any fingers as you’re watching snow fall on the romantically lit Christmas […]
If it seems like each holiday meal has become repetitive or if you simply want to try something a little different for your next big gathering, here a few recipes that can be used as alternatives to the standard turkey dinner. Turkey is traditional and maintains a familiarity with many […]
Some people consider shopping during the holidays overwhelming. In fact, more and more people are purchasing gifts online to avoid the crowds and emotional reactions. Online shopping sales continue to rise every year, especially with promotions like Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping deals. However, there are still millions of […]
It’s winter squash season in Germany. Known as Kürbis, the same German word used for pumpkin, you can find several varieties filling the baskets at any local grocery store or commissary and lining the stands at the famers markets around town. Winter squashes are distinguished from summer squashes not because […]
Zwickau may not make the top of every traveler’s list, but that’s part of its appeal. If you want to discover a destination that blends history, culture, and small-town charm, look no further than Zwickau. Tucked in the western corner of the state, about an hour’s drive from Leipzig and […]
I’ve heard it been said before that if something is great, you should say it twice. An example of this is New York, N.Y. I feel this way about Baden-Baden. Without hesitation I jumped at the chance to visit this gorgeous town filled with day spas where kings and soldiers […]
Nestled in the heart of Germany’s northern state of Lower Saxony, Hildesheim is one of Germany’s most charming — and underrated — destinations. This city of just over 100,000 people combines the depth of German medieval history with a relaxed, walkable charm that invites slow exploration. From UNESCO wonders and […]
Alive with music, food, drink, culture, parks, and water, Bremen is a brilliant place to visit. It has the vital energy of a Northern German city, but is much easier to navigate than Hamburg or Berlin. Worth a weekend, Bremen will surprise and delight you. Begin in the Marktplatz The […]
Germany lends itself well to ghost stories. It’s not just all the ruined castles and long autumn nights. Sometimes, the very forests themselves can seem, well, forbidding (check out the Grimm Brothers’ original tales, for proof that they agreed). And though not everyone appreciates that creepy feeling you get on […]
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