News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
The best sports bar in Germany is also located in one of the country’s most beautiful locations — Edelweiss Lodge. If you’re jonesing for good sports, good food, good beer — with maybe a dash of the great outdoors thrown in — then look no further! If you’re like me, […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re looking for a great travel destination, it’s tough to go wrong with France’s North Coast. From Bretagne’s pink granite coast to the famed beaches of Normandy to the medieval streets of Honfleur, you can find unforgettable experiences. One of the best destinations, however, is Boulogne-sur-Mer, a hilly seaside […]
Though it’s no longer quite so packed with precious metal, the Copper Mine of Fischbach contains something even better: Adventure. Unexpected fun and adventure I can’t even begin to describe how awesome it was to take a day trip to the Copper Mine of Fischbach (or Kupferbergwerk Fischbach, in German). […]
Berlin is not only the capital and largest city in Germany with its 3.7 million inhabitants. It has always been known as the capital of diversity and freedom. In the roaring 1920’s it was famed for creativity, a wild nightlife scene and innovation. Due to the many “speeding” cars (at […]
German summer travel can be fantastic…until the autobahns become jam-packed with staus and hordes of tourists throng city centers and beach fronts. Same goes for winter. Christmas markets and the Alps are incredible…but again, you’ve may have to do a lot of elbowing. So here’s a little secret: If you […]
Germany lends itself well to ghost stories. It’s not just all the ruined castles and long autumn nights. Sometimes, the very forests themselves can seem, well, forbidding (check out the Grimm Brothers’ original tales, for proof that they agreed). And though not everyone appreciates that creepy feeling you get on […]
Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun don’t have to look far. The country hosts a wide range of events for couples, families and singles. Here are five places to start! […]
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