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Pool safety & etiquette

by Azure Hall
contributing writer

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a dip in cool, clear water. While the KMC is a bit landlocked, the surrounding areas offer a number of pools to help you beat the summer heat. It is important, however, to remain safe and courteous when visiting local […]

June 29, 2023 ×

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Dog-friendly hiking  in the KMC

Dog-friendly hiking in the KMC

by Ronny Juhans
contributing writer

If you are new to the KMC and have your dog(s) with you, depending on where you live you may not have a chance to let your dog run loose, or know great places in the surrounding area to do so.
We will give you some options to keep you and your four-legged friend moving this summer.

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Affordable Travel: Tenerife

Affordable Travel: Tenerife

Story & photos by Thomas Warner
contributing writer

The most affordable non-stop flights to Tenerife depart daily from Frankfurt, whisking people away to a destination that both satisfies the craving for a beach and adventure. A possession of Spain, Tenerife is the largest of the chain of Canary Islands located a few hundred kilometers west of Morocco, in […]

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Beach holidays in England?

Beach holidays in England?

Great Britain is not commonly known internationally as a beach destination. However, England can be a fabulous place to get your beach on! One of the most famous and beautiful coastlines of Britain is on the southernmost point of England — Cornwall. Here are some of the best. Porthmeor (St.Ives) […]

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Medieval Bruges is Belgium at its finest

Medieval Bruges is Belgium at its finest

Bruges, a beautiful medieval city in the north of Belgium, is a destination for travelers the world over. It offers an almost perfectly preserved version of a medieval city that is bustling with modern life. Plus, it’s got monuments, art, beer, and — of course — great chocolate! This city, […]

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Seven things to see in Münster, Germany

Seven things to see in Münster, Germany

Münster is a great place to go on a long weekend. In two full days you will have time to shop, eat, drink and see the sights. Although Münster was heavily bombed during WWII, it has been beautifully reconstructed in the old style. The city of Münster has a population […]

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ABC in KMC: Japanese flair

ABC in KMC: Japanese flair

If you have been in the KMC for a while, you’re probably aware of the Garden Show or have driven by it with a dinosaur peeking over the road. But, you might not be so familiar with the Japanese Garden which is secretly tucked away behind a high sandstone wall […]

June 2, 2023 ×

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Seven family-friendly day trips in Germany

Seven family-friendly day trips in Germany

There is so much more to Germany than the wonderful churches and castles. Have you ever heard of farm golf or seen a Celtic house? Kids and adults alike will enjoy investigating German houses of the past and whizzing down a hillside in a toboggan. From swimming pools to steel […]

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Pirmasens — Germany’s oldest shoe city

Pirmasens — Germany’s oldest shoe city

Close to the French border in Rheinland-Pfalz, Pirmasens is surrounded by the beautiful Palatinate Forest. The city with approximately 45,000 inhabitants is known for its shoe manufacturing, the home of Germany’s largest outlet center (over 100 stores) and its close proximity (10 kilometers) to the French Alsace/Lorraine region. This charming […]

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The Best Cycling Routes in Germany

The Best Cycling Routes in Germany

Thanks to the famous Autobahn, Germany attracts millions of people from all over the world who want to get their adrenaline pumping by driving on one of the world’s best highway systems and enjoying the complete freedom from speed limits. However, in addition to being a mecca for high-speed motorists, […]

May 19, 2023 ×