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Sweet Taste of Independence

Sweet Taste of Independence

Food is the most essential part of absolutely any party but when it comes to the Fourth of July, there are only three colors that your guests want to see on their plates: red, white and blue. (Mimosas are excluded from this rule.) Of course you can throw a regular […]

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Paragliding Adventure

Paragliding Adventure

by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer Paragliding is an outdoor adventure activity that many people like myself enjoy watching from the ground. However, watching the pilots launch from a cliff sail through the air while circling or performing maneuvers and coming in for precise landings gave me the urge to join […]

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Rotterdam: One of Europe’s brilliant cities

Rotterdam: One of Europe’s brilliant cities

by Nate Cairney contributing writer (right) Rotterdam, Netherlands, skyline with harbor. A major logistic and economic centre, Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port with a population of currently 633,471 inhabitants.   Upon arriving in Rotterdam, the last thing I expected was to feel like I had just stepped into a spaceship. […]

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Eat Healthy

Eat Healthy

Paleo, vegan, low carb – healthy nutrition has become a part of society in the form of various nutrition concepts. And they all claim to be the healthiest way to eat. However, there is no generally valid formula for a healthy diet. What is healthy nutrition? Nowadays, nutrition is no […]

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Glan River canoe adventure

Glan River canoe adventure

by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer Canoeing is one of those outdoor activities that compares to hiking when it comes to a relaxing day outdoors. A peaceful ride on the river with overhanging trees, no commercial boat traffic, and amazing scenery is something that you can find close to the KMC. […]

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Stand-up paddleboarding for beginners

Stand-up paddleboarding for beginners

by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer SUP, or stand up paddleboarding, is an outdoor water sports activity in which a rider stands up on a large board and uses a paddle to move through the water. Currently, it is one of the fastest growing boardsports in the world. This is a […]

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German BBQ recipes

German BBQ recipes

by Leonie Milde contributing writer Germans love a good summer barbecue as much as Americans do but what they put on their plates doesn’t exactly resemble hot dogs, burgers and co. These recipes can easily be prepared in advance and modified to taste without losing any of its traditional deliciousness […]

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Decluttering your home

Everyone wants to live a simpler lifestyle, but it’s not always obvious how to go about doing that. By getting rid of the clutter that clogs up your home, you’ll be able to create a more serene and peaceful place, while also making your spaces more functional and easier to […]

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Take part in KMC’s Freedom Fest

Take part in KMC’s Freedom Fest

Courtesy of 86th Force Support Squadron This year’s KMC Freedom Fest celebration takes place July 3 to 4 at Ramstein Air Base. The event includes musical entertainment, free bowling, games, food specialties, prizes and a fireworks display. On July 3, Freedom Fest begins at 5 p.m. with Private Organizations selling […]

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FleckenStein Castle hike; Alsace

FleckenStein Castle hike; Alsace

by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer The German-French border is the perfect hiking getaway, boasting beautiful trails, 12th century historic architecture and best of all, it’s right on our doorstep. The Alsace region of France on the border of Germany has over 700 hiking trails including short and long distance routes […]

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