News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Living in Germany can be an amazing, life-changing experience. But let’s be honest. The winters are dark. Real dark. Fortunately, Germany’s central location offers a way for light-seekers to find the sun…which often isn’t as far away as you might think! In Germany, it feels sometimes like you can go […]
Located in the heart of Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a must-see destination while you are based in Germany. The town has a long history of association with the American military (the Marshall Center and Edelweiß Lodge are both based there), which means you can expect a very warm Bavarian welcome when […]
If you are lucky enough to find yourself living in Europe, you should make sure you experience one of its crown jewels, the Alps. Here is a collection of can’t-miss destinations for your next ski or snowboard adventure — the season is still going strong! Best variety: Portes Du Soleil, […]
If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places — both expected and unexpected — in Kaiserslautern. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday […]
If you had the chance to experience “the best of” anything in the world, wouldn’t you seize it? Osteria Francescana, the legendary restaurant in Modena, Italy, represents that golden opportunity — a harmonious blend of artistry, history, and taste, all wrapped into a marathon dining experience you’ll cherish for a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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