News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Betty Williams was definitely onto something when she said: “When all else fails, take a vacation!” With winter still going strong and temps still dropping, it’s only natural to want to travel somewhere warmer. In fact, it’s likely that at some point this winter you’ll fantasize about relaxing on a […]
Nothing makes me happier on Valentine’s day than having a yummy dessert with my special person. Unfortunately, my busy life makes it nearly impossible to prepare one every single day; nevertheless, I often prepare desserts during holidays or when I have special occasions at home. Pavlova is my personal favorite […]
Konstanz (Constance) is a lively, yet relaxing famous university town offering a wide range of leisure activities for visitors of all ages. A visit to the old town of Konstanz, which has remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, reveals how this traditional trading town came to life. The town’s […]
Flensburg, a quaint city situated just five kilometers south of Denmark and on a picturesque German fjord, is well worth a stopover going to or coming back from Denmark. Or, to enjoy a longer stay along the Baltic Sea to get a feel for its hanseatic atmosphere and Danish way […]
When in Germany, car enthusiasts young and old should make a pilgrimage to the Porsche Museum. It is a phenomenal piece of design and architecture, housing exhibitions that are fun, interactive and informative. This museum will truly get your engine revved up. The building’s huge structure looks like a suspended […]
Hessen is a “middle-German” state famous for its capital, Wiesbaden, the 14th largest airport in the world, FRA, and the adjacent banking city Frankfurt am Main. Unfortunately it took some big hits during the war and though there are still a few cobble-stoned towns left, the main part of history […]
“It’s hard to tell there was a runway here,” my husband says over the chilly winter wind. “True. But they left a few bunkers and pavement,” I respond. “And the tower.” He points beyond the field where there is a tall green airport control tower attached to a long three-story […]
With winter settling in, it’s tempting to stay inside. But, part of staying healthy means getting fresh air and exercise, and Germany is a great place to take walks in the woods. There is a German saying: “Es gibt kein schlechtes Wetter, nur schlechte Kleidung.” It means: There is no […]
If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places in Kaiserslautern — both expected and unexpected. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday season […]
Even though Germany is one of the most populous countries in Europe, it still contains forests, mountains, and quiet natural places. If you pay attention, you’ll quickly find that you’re not alone out there. Germany also has a great deal of wildlife that can be safely spotted! “Wilderness” probably isn’t […]
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