News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Thassos, a Greek island in the north Aegean Sea, is like something from a dream. It is April, and the sea is warm enough for swimming. We are on Paradise Beach, standing on a vast swath of white sand lapped by turquoise water. Our children race into the surf and […]
No matter your preference — comfort or the wilds — you can find it in northern Wales, where the food is hearty, the tea is grand, and the scones with jam and cream are sublime. Adventure beckons. Answer the call. You won’t be disappointed. Let’s begin in the ivy-shrouded tea […]
Belgium’s Hoge Kempen National Park is an oasis for day trippers or weekend visitors. Small but mighty, Hoge Kempen features some of the country’s most unique flora and fauna, as well as miles of trails that are perfect for hikers and bikers. As a bonus, it’s located near the entertaining […]
If you live in Germany, pork and beer are probably two things you have grown to love or will, at least, learn to appreciate. The Germans do them very, very well. As a bonus, travelers to the world-famous Black Forest can find both — and a whole lot more, too! […]
Milan has a mystical status in the world of style, luxury and soccer – and that’s just for starters. When you sip some coffee in one of the many cafes, watching the flash cars and city rush past all around, you will see why Milan is up there with the […]
In the Netherlands, the Dutch Tulip Blossom attracts millions of visitors every year. Why? Because it’s just so stunningly beautiful. Seemingly endless rows of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, of all colors, line the streets of North Holland, a Dutch province, as their scent fills the air and all your troubles […]
Würzburg is a German town in the Franconia region of northern Bavaria. Situated along the picturesque river Main, it’s a beautiful university town that offers a lively night life as well as a lot of history. Located at the start of the Romantic Road, it is perhaps an ideal place […]
Anyone that has moved to Germany will sooner or later hit upon the term “Bremerhaven,” either in conjunction with a vehicle being shipped there or household goods arriving at the port. Some may have personally traveled to the city at the mouth of the Weser River to pick up or […]
Just west of Kaiserslautern lies the charming city of Metz, France. With just a short drive, you can discover culture, authentic French cuisine, antique buildings, contemporary art, designer boutiques, musicals, plays at one of the oldest opera theaters in Europe, and more! Metz at a glance Metz is situated near […]
Whether you are stationed in the KMC, Wiesbaden or Stuttgart — there are many day trips you can enjoy without going too far. However, if you fancy stretching your legs a little further and discovering a little more about famous cities in Germany, then visiting Lübeck is the trip for […]
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