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Boulogne-sur-Mer: Great destination on France’s north coast

Boulogne-sur-Mer: Great destination on France’s north coast

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 […]

November 15, 2024 ×

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Bats, ghosts, baby gemstones: Fun at Fischbach Copper Mine

Bats, ghosts, baby gemstones: Fun at Fischbach Copper Mine

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). […]

November 8, 2024 ×

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ABC in KMC: Baffling Berlin

ABC in KMC: Baffling Berlin

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 […]

November 8, 2024 ×

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Germany’s shoulder season: Four knockout November destinations

Germany’s shoulder season: Four knockout November destinations

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 […]

November 1, 2024 ×

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ABC in KMC: November notions

ABC in KMC: November notions

The month of November tends to be rather foggy, rainy and windy. However, a few events can light up the season and bring color to dreary days. Allerheiligen For Germans in the region November kicks off with a public holiday on the first of the month and a long weekend […]

November 1, 2024 ×

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Haunted Germany: Ghosts, spirits, legends

Haunted Germany: Ghosts, spirits, legends

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 […]

October 25, 2024 ×

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ABC in KMC: Samhain

ABC in KMC: Samhain

Ghosts and goblins, spiders and witches, trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns, and spooky parties? We are all familiar with typical Halloween scenes and activities. But, have you ever wondered where the tradition originated and how it was brought across the Atlantic Ocean and then back to Europe in the last century? The celebration […]

October 25, 2024 ×

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5 spooky places to celebrate Halloween in Germany

5 spooky places to celebrate Halloween in Germany

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! […]

October 18, 2024 ×

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ABC in KMC: Oberes Glantal

ABC in KMC: Oberes Glantal

A hidden gem in the mild west Most Kaiserslautern Military Community members live either in Kaiserslautern County or in the city. However, others have ventured out a bit further and reside in Kusel County. Neighboring Kaiserslautern, it includes three large union communities: Kusel-Altenglan, Lauterecken-Wolfstein and Oberes Glantal with over 2,000 […]

October 18, 2024 ×

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Four places to see amazing autumn colors in Germany

Four places to see amazing autumn colors in Germany

Forests are an essential part of Germany. Naturally, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons around. Gold, orange and red leaves are yours to see all over the country. Get out there and immerse yourself in autumn’s grandeur! One of the benefits of living in Germany is that nearly […]

October 11, 2024 ×