News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
When it comes to celebrating the winter holidays, there’s no place like a city. The lights, the music, the shops, the energy – all of it conspires to bring joy to a season that can sometimes make the best among us feel a little cynical. Good news: Germany does the […]
There is no question that winter has arrived in Germany! With that never-ending gray sky, the chilly temps, and the wet rain or snow on the ground, it is easy to just close the front door, kick off those boots, and climb onto the couch with a blanket and the […]
I normally take one-day hikes during the winter in the local areas only a short drive away. However, I decided to venture out for an entire weekend after being told to stop being a lazy hiking homebody who goes out for a few hours and retreats back home to binge […]
Maybe this is your first Christmas market season in Germany or maybe you feel like you’ve visited every one you can handle. What if I told you about one that is underground? When I say underground I don’t mean it’s a secret. I mean it is literally in caves! About […]
Anyone who’s stood amidst the glow of a Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas market, knows that the holiday season in Germany is special. While different regions of Germany have their own customs, some traditions are observed countrywide. Advent Sundays help usher in the festivities. Advent Sundays are the four Sundays in December […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a place you could go for some pampering? Guess what?! There is! Bonus: Many are close to the KMC area. Regardless of how long you’ve been living in Germany, you may have always wondered about the elusive spa and sauna experience. Admittedly, I […]
If you haven’t tasted it yet, go ahead! Stollen — or German Christmas bread — is a holiday season must have. With almonds, fruits and marzipan, this cake is a typical Advent delight in Germany. The “Christstollen,” as it’s properly called in German, dates back to the 15th century. Originally, […]
When you think of Thanksgiving, you probably think of the 1621 Pilgrims and the Native Americans in New England giving thanks for that year’s harvest. Well the offering of thanks at harvest time is not unique to the United States. Giving thanks during harvesting has been observed in many other […]
During this time of the year, Thanksgiving is a holiday, like many, that we love to share with our dogs. If you own a dog, or perhaps even have multiple dogs, you undoubtedly have at least one reason to be grateful for. A significant aspect of this day revolves around […]
Making the “perfect” turkey is essential: It’s the main course that your guests look forward to every year plus it needs to be up-to-par with leftover football-frenzy food standards. No pressure, right? Keep it simple yet impressive this holiday season and create a traditional holiday meal with these recipes to […]
Twitter
Facebook
