News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
As Old Man Winter will be visiting us soon, the skiers and snowboarders are anxiously awaiting the opening of resorts all over Europe to enjoy the winter wonderland. For those of you preferring a more slow-paced approach to outdoor winter fun, we have just the right option for you: Grindelwald […]
Who is crazy enough to go camping in Germany during the winter? Especially when the night time temps start dipping into freezing. I am that person with a few others that have learned how to pitch a tent, make a fire and enjoy this great outdoor adventure even when the […]
Winter hiking and snowshoeing are excellent activities for those of you who are not into skiing or snowboarding and want to keep up your fitness levels while checking out amazing scenery, tasting schnapps and local food specialties along the way, visiting landmarks, and seeing a variety of wildlife and plants […]
Germans love Christmas cookies so much that they designated an entire word to it: “Plätzchen.“ This means if you’re looking for cookies anytime between January and October, they’re “Kekse” but as soon as the first lights are put up, they will all be replaced by the seasonal “Plätzchen.” Yes, even […]
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s time to start thinking about what to get your spouse or loved ones. If you’re like me, you have that one family member who is simply impossible to buy for. Does “I don’t need anything this year, just you” sound familiar? […]
If you are looking for a change in scenery, culture, and adventure outside of Germany this winter season it can all be found in Zell Am See, Austria. Located a little over 7 hours by car from the KMC area this winter sport region is worth the drive. My first […]
Betty Williams was definitely on to something when she said, “When all else fails, take a vacation!” With winter rapidly approaching and the temps slowly dropping, it’s only natural to want to travel somewhere warmer. In fact, it’s likely that at some point this fall or winter you’ll fantasize about […]
Christmas Markets in Germany are back! All the fan favorites will be there to get you in the spirit. Christmas markets in Germany are a feast for the senses and we are cautiously optimistic that there will be no restrictions or short-term cancellations getting between us and a steaming mug […]
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 […]
Ireland’s County Donegal is a beautiful place to visit during any season. With savage coasts, beautiful beaches, fantastic hikes, year-round golf, hearty food, and the possibility of seeing the northern lights, Donegal is especially great in autumn and winter. As a bonus: You might not find any other tourists while […]
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