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ABC in KMC: Lake Constance

ABC in KMC: Lake Constance

Story & photos by Gina Hutchins-Inman, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Today’s trip will lead us to Lake Constance, known locally as the Bodensee, a vast freshwater basin at the foot of the Alps that stitches together Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. As Germany’s largest lake, it is 63 kilometers long […]

July 24, 2026 ×

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Germany’s National Parks: Black Forest National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Black Forest National Park

by MilitaryinGermany.com The Black Forest is world-famous, for good reason. The thickly wooded, mountainous terrain has a powerful mystique that goes far beyond its cuckoo-clock reputation. It is also home to one of Germany’s most beautiful national parks, which offers four-season hikes, diverse animal life, waterfalls, lakes, and day trips […]

July 24, 2026 ×

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Bonn: Beethoven’s beautiful birthplace

Bonn: Beethoven’s beautiful birthplace

Bonn is one of Germany’s oldest cities and the former capital of West Germany. There is a lot to do and plenty to see in this northwestern city, famously touted as the birthplace of Beethoven. Beethoven Walking Tour Bonn offers a unique opportunity to see Beethoven’s origins- and they’ve preserved […]

July 17, 2026 ×

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Burghausen: See the world’s longest castle

Burghausen: See the world’s longest castle

Nestled in southeast Bavaria on the Austrian border, Burghausen is an ideal destination for a long weekend. A small, walkable town, Burghausen features the longest castle in the world and plenty of local Bavarian hospitality. It is also a fantastic spot from which to explore some of the most beautiful […]

July 10, 2026 ×

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4 great day trips to take in France and Germany

4 great day trips to take in France and Germany

Warm summer weather makes the travel bug bite a little harder and fuel the wanderlust in us all. Unfortunately, family and personal responsibilities can prevent people from being able to hop on a plane and get away. One of the many benefits of life in the Kaiserslautern Military Community is […]

June 26, 2026 ×

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Hidden oasis – Luisenpark Mannheim

Hidden oasis – Luisenpark Mannheim

Deep within the urban borders of the city of Mannheim, is the 100 acre public park known as Luisenpark. Named after the Grand Duchess Luise von Baden, daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm I, Luisenpark was built between 1892 and 1903.  The park is located in the eastern part of the city […]

June 26, 2026 ×

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Explore Germany’s National Parks

Explore Germany’s National Parks

Germany has many fascinating cities to explore, but you are missing out on some of the country’s most awe-inspiring sights if you don’t venture out into the wild. There are 16 national parks in Germany, each one with its own distinctive identity and unique beauty. Whether hiking trails, discovering a […]

June 26, 2026 ×

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Glan River Canoe adventure

Glan River Canoe adventure

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. One of my favorite rivers […]

June 26, 2026 ×

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Traveling alone

People often ask me if I get bored when I travel alone. The answer is always no. Sometimes it’s people-watching over expensive hot chocolate, sometimes it’s whiskey with strangers at hostel bars and other times it’s just an early night with a good book. I have met some pretty amazing […]

June 26, 2026 ×

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Dolomites: Welcome to adventure Italy

Dolomites: Welcome to adventure Italy

In northern Italy, where the massive Dolomite mountains dominate the land, you can find a different sort of country. This is adventure Italy. Adventure Italy gets your heart pumping. For example, we asked a lifelong local to recommend a remote hike that was still reasonable enough for a family of […]

June 26, 2026 ×