News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Though Germany offers plenty of its own Easter markets, it’s always fun to take a trip and experience another country’s traditions. Luckily, one of the best Easter markets in Europe is located in nearby Prague, Czech Republic. The Prague Easter markets are open every day in the Old Town Square, […]
Strawberries, or as the Germans call them, “Erdbeeren!” This delectable fruit is not only chock full of vitamins, but also very healthy; 100 grams of strawberries only contains 37 calories — much less than most other common fruits. Strawberries are also easy to find, inexpensive and, best of all, you […]
Preparation For the dough, sieve the flour into a bowl. Add the sugar and lemon zest. Mix everything briefly and make a well in the middle. Heat the milk in a small pot (about 98 degrees) and dissolve the dry yeast in it Pour the warm yeast milk into the […]
Like road trips? Fortunately, one of the world’s most beautiful drives is just an hour from Kaiserslautern, along the curving roads of the Mosel River Valley. Here’s an itinerary guaranteed to slow you down, recharge your batteries, and brighten your outlook. Road Trip Ground Rules Before we go, here are […]
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 […]
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