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Mulled Wine: German winter favorite with a twist

Mulled Wine: German winter favorite with a twist

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 […]

November 18, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

Wild Ireland: Go north to Donegal

Wild Ireland: Go north to Donegal

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 […]

November 18, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

Love and Lisbon

Love and Lisbon

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 […]

November 11, 2022 ×

Events, Lifestyle

Unterwegs — Nov. 4, 2022

Unterwegs — Nov. 4, 2022

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 […]

November 4, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

Visit sunny Sirmione in Italy

Visit sunny Sirmione in Italy

by Brittny Mejia
MilitaryinGermany.com

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.

November 4, 2022 ×

Community, Events, Lifestyle

Community Events — Nov. 4, 2022

Community Events — Nov. 4, 2022

Community Events — Nov. 4, 2022

November 4, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

The history of Halloween

The history of Halloween

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 […]

October 28, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

4 favorite places to visit in Portugal

4 favorite places to visit in Portugal

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 […]

October 21, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

Discover the Swabian Style in Ulm

Discover the Swabian Style in Ulm

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)! […]

October 14, 2022 ×

Lifestyle

Take a walk on the wild side

Take a walk on the wild side

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 […]

October 7, 2022 ×