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Gutenberg Museum in Mainz
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Mainz museums

Most people who have spent any amount of time in the Rhein-Main region know Mainz as a famous party town — a university city known for its annual bout of carnival madness during the Fasching season.

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Get lost in the Pfalz

The Nature Park of the Palatine Forest was created to protect the landscape for the leisure of the people in the surrounding cities, said Arno Weiss, the deputy director of the Naturpark Pfaelzerwald. The entire area is protected to maintain its diversity, uniqueness and beauty — and it’s still an […]

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German BBQ recipes

Germans love a good summer barbecue as much as Americans do. What they put on their plates doesn’t exactly resemble hot dogs, burgers and co.

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Experience the beautiful Rhine River

The Rhine River offers a magical German experience with its breathtaking scenery, half-timbered houses, historic castles, dramatic hillsides and delicious wines.

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Home cinema highlights

Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics! These are just a few

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Five spectacular day trips from Kaiserslautern

There are amazing trips that can be taken right from the Kaiserslautern area. Here are five great destinations to explore that you may not have thought of.

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Off the beaten path: Day trips to some of Germany’s hidden gems

Visitors who make the stop at Voelklingen might continue westward across the border to Metz, France. Aside from the well-documented St. Stephen Cathedral and another antiquated religious building, St. Pierre aux Nonnains, the town offers flea markets, small wineries, bistros and pubs, and a few children-themed places to let the kids blow off steam.

June 25, 2020 ×

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Home cinema highlights

Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics! These are just a few

June 25, 2020 ×

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Community events

Celebrate Freedom, Red, White and You! Enjoy the Fourth of July a bit differently this year with this jam-packed schedule of fun! From July 1-5 there will be virtual events such as baking contests, scavenger hunts, a talent show, photo caption contests and sidewalk chalk art on Facebook. Outdoor Recreation […]

June 18, 2020 ×

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Explore the famous Burg Eltz

I remember when we first moved to Germany, I found myself mesmerized by castles. I actually saw a Facebook post where someone mentioned that they had lived in Europe for over two years and they were tired of castles.

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