News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Duisburg represents a side of Germany that most people rarely see — and one that is worth seeing. As a current industrial powerhouse (and former coal town), Duisburg isn’t known for cute cobblestone plazas or perfectly manicured streets (though it has them). But this city of a half-million people is […]
Looking for a weekend away? Head up north and lose your heart to Hamburg. This wonderful harbor city makes for a great visit any time of the year and has a lot to offer whether you want a romantic getaway, a family break or a lively party weekend with your […]
If you’ve heard of Dortmund, likely it has something to do with the sport that Americans call soccer (and which Germans call football). No wonder. Borussia Dortmund is a soccer powerhouse with one of the most passionate and loyal fan bases on the planet. But even if sport isn’t your […]
Want to have a fun time in Kaiserslautern, whether you’re solo, part of a duo, or part of a larger family? Then you have to check out the Gartenschau. It’s like someone fused together a dinosaur exhibit, a flower garden, an amazing play area, and some great walking trails…and it’s […]
Looking for a weekend getaway that will surprise and delight you? Consider Münster. Consistently named one of Germany’s greenest, most liveable, and most cyclable cities, Münster has an incredible history, a beautiful old town, tons of green space, a rocking urban lake, and a nonstop array of year-round cool activities […]
Spring is in the air! A sure sign that nature is waking up is the arrival of pink and white almond blossoms along the German Wine Road (Deutsche Weinstrasse). From now through the end of April, these annual “Palatinate Almond Weeks” along the Weinstrasse offer a handful of villages where […]
Looking for a great day trip from Kaiserslautern? Look no further than Homburg, which is around 25 miles west of Kaiserslautern and 16 miles west of Landstuhl. Rapidly approaching its 800th birthday, this picturesque market town offers so much to do — from caves and hiking to brewery tours and […]
When Americans think about Germany, they usually think of Bavaria first. This isn’t surprising since Bavaria is the origin of export hits like the Oktoberfest, traditional lederhosen, dirndl and good old German beer. But there’s a lot more to do in Germany’s biggest state! Bavaria scores with its rich culture […]
Conveniently nestled in the foothills of the Alps, Hohenschwangau Castle is undoubtedly one of the most strategically placed and well-built fortresses of all time. Inside the castle, visitors get an impressive view of the neighboring nation of Austria. The castle also offers a spectacular vantage point of the rolling plains, […]
Close to the Rhine River, Speyer is a town in the Rhineland-Palatinate. The town is certainly an ancient one as it was recorded on one of the Greek geographer Ptolemy’s maps, dated 150 AD, as Noviomagus. In fact it is one of the oldest cities in Germany. There are many […]
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