News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
While Germany has so many signature dishes (Schnitzel! Schweinshaxe! Wurst!), few — if any — are so innately satisfying as the döner kebab, a Turkish dish that is wildly popular in Deutschland. I still remember my first döner. I was in Landstuhl on a cold, gray January day. It was […]
Advent, advent — A cheerful holiday season Advent is a special time full of century-old traditions as well as modern customs in Germany. The noun “advent” refers to ‘a coming into place, view or being; arrival.’ More commonly the term is used to describe the season and the four weeks […]
The winter holiday season is a popular travel period in Europe. Christmas markets in and around Germany draw large crowds from the KMC, but they are not your only options. Low-priced airfare and Europe’s interconnected rail system make many cultures and attractions well within your reach. Here are a few […]
Just 90 minutes east of Kaiserslautern, nestled in the picturesque Saarland region the Treetop Walk Saarschleife offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of nature from a breathtaking perspective. While walking on the trail through the native mixed deciduous forest you are able to discover interesting facts about […]
If you are looking for a little bit of charm, romance and holiday enchantment this time of year, then the “Christkindlesmarkt,” or Nuremberg Christmas Market, is the place to go. Around two million tourists travel to Nuremberg every Christmas season to indulge in the holiday festivities. It may seem like […]
Hiking during winter months as the world transforms into a snow-covered wonderland can be a magical experience. One of the most striking aspects of winter hiking is the silence that blankets the landscape and the breathtaking views. And who to better share it with than your four-legged companion? When it […]
Winter is approaching quickly, and it is truly one of the most beautiful and magical times of the year. All around Germany, Christmas markets begin to open and ice rinks are set up. Exploring the markets and going ice skating is a budget-friendly way to spend an afternoon or evening […]
Set in a gorgeous tree-lined valley and surrounded by massive, jagged mountains, Chamonix is a wonderland in the winter. Here are 10 tried-and-tested ways to have a blast in one of the most beautiful places on earth. 1. Go skiing (or snowboarding) People come from around the world to ski […]
Christmas may still be a month away but as Michael Bublé slowly defrosts across the pond, it’s time to start planning one of the best parts about Christmas: Advent Calendars. They’re the perfect opportunity to get creative and make someone very happy in the process. Whether you’re planning on making […]
December is right around the corner, and Christmas lists are flying through the mail in true first-class fashion. This is the time of year children live for — the pre-season warm up, scouting out toys in the ads and trying to remember that good behavior counts. Parents are used to […]
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