News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
If you are looking for a little bit of charm, romance and holiday enchantment this time of year, then the “Christkindlesmarkt,” or Nuremberg Christmas Market, is the place to go. Around two million tourists travel to Nuremberg every Christmas season to indulge in the holiday festivities. It may seem like […]
Hiking during winter months as the world transforms into a snow-covered wonderland can be a magical experience. One of the most striking aspects of winter hiking is the silence that blankets the landscape and the breathtaking views. And who to better share it with than your four-legged companion? When it […]
Winter is approaching quickly, and it is truly one of the most beautiful and magical times of the year. All around Germany, Christmas markets begin to open and ice rinks are set up. Exploring the markets and going ice skating is a budget-friendly way to spend an afternoon or evening […]
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 […]
Christmas may still be a month away but as Michael Bublé slowly defrosts across the pond, it’s time to start planning one of the best parts about Christmas: Advent Calendars. They’re the perfect opportunity to get creative and make someone very happy in the process. Whether you’re planning on making […]
December is right around the corner, and Christmas lists are flying through the mail in true first-class fashion. This is the time of year children live for — the pre-season warm up, scouting out toys in the ads and trying to remember that good behavior counts. Parents are used to […]
“Holiday traditions” are often so ingrained that we rarely stop to think about them. What happens, then, when you and your family move abroad and are cut off from grandmother’s pumpkin pie? Do you try to video-conference into a dining room filled with bleary-eyed loved ones nine time zones away? […]
If it seems like each holiday meal has become repetitive or if you simply want to try something a little different for your next big gathering, here a few recipes that can be used as alternatives to the standard turkey dinner. Turkey is traditional and maintains a familiarity with many […]
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). […]
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