News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Looking for a warm, holiday-friendly, walkable city in which to spend some of your December days? Consider Lisbon, Portugal, which also offers food, history, shopping, and beautiful views. For many, Lisbon in December is love at first sight. From the airport, taxis plunge toward the city’s heart. Tangerine sunsets transform […]
NOVEMBERMARKT (WINE FEST AND STREET FEST), NOV. 4 – 6 SCHLOSSPLATZ, PIRMASENS Four different wine makers of the region will present their wines for tasting. A ferris wheel, vendors, food and beverages- as well as live music will get you into the swing. Shops are open for business from 1 […]
Sirmione, located in the province of Verona, only about two hours south of the Austrian border, is a small town on Lake Garda. It is not only a “town on the lake,” but also an island, as the heart of the city is located on a large peninsula that ventures into the southern tip of the lake.
Halloween is almost upon us, bringing a celebration that’s a favorite for kids and adults alike! This popular U.S. holiday is known for trick-or-treating, candy, costume parties, haunted houses, bonfires and carving jack-o-lanterns. It is filled with mystery, magic and superstition. Halloween has been observed for many centuries in some […]
Portugal is a country of stunning variety. Landscapes range from granite-topped mountain chains to golden sand-laden coastlines. The history of its people covers everyone from the Moors to the Romans, Christians and Celts. The Portuguese produce some of the best and most complex tasting wines on the planet while simultaneously […]
Ulm is located on the River Danube within the state of Baden-Württemberg, exactly where the Iller and Blau rivers enter the Danube. Home to incredible history, great shopping, and occasional eerie fog, Ulm also has the tallest church steeple across the world at an incredible 161,53 meters (almost 530 feet)! […]
Wildpark Betzenberg offers great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and see a variety of flora and fauna in the local area. Located in east Kaiserslautern, behind Kleber Kaserne and across from Gasthaus Quack, it is home to the Palatinate forest and many species of animals such as wild horses. The […]
Germany is one of Europe’s largest winegrowing countries. From September to early December, the harvest season sees wine fests of all sizes in almost every town. The Moselle and Saar valleys, both in Rheinland-Pfalz, along with Rheinhessen in the north has the largest viticulture area in Germany and makes up […]
For many travelers, beautiful Straßbourg is the “go-to” town in the Alsace. One of the most popular or worthwhile events in this city is the December Weihnachtsmarket, which is the oldest Christmas Market in France. Taking place in the main square of Straßbourg, the streets are lined with scents and […]
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