News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Almost as long as Germany has been inhabited, the area now known as Harz National Park has loomed large as a place of imagined — and very real — wilderness. Virtually uninhabited even today, the park contains mist-shrouded peaks, bogs, heath, primeval forests, and glacial peak winds that can make […]
Situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, you will find the beautiful Bavarian city of Nuremberg. With a population of approximately 520,000 people, Nuremberg is the second largest Bavarian city and fourteenth largest city in Germany. Nuremberg is famous for art, gingerbread, sausages, toys and its famous Christmas […]
Germany’s natural scenic beauty, spectacular landscapes, historical sites, robust cuisine, and superb accommodations make the country a prime choice for family vacations. All of these appeal to travellers of different budgets, interests, and proclivities. Consider including these top 10 attractions in your itinerary. 1. Steiff Bear Museum The Steiff Bear […]
There are many reasons why Berlin is a great city. I can’t hope to cover them all, but there is perhaps one thing that draws me to the city more than all other things put together: It is the feel of the city that makes me think it is alive. […]
Germany is a nation rife with history, and each city and village has its own story to tell. From ancient Roman cities to cities that played major roles in religion, technology, and war, this list of five historic German adventures will be sure to tickle the fancy of any history […]
Europe can be expensive! While it’s nice to be able to travel and the KMC area is conveniently located within four hours of more than half a dozen countries and hundreds of exciting cities, sometimes it’s nice to have fun on the cheap. The good thing is, there are already […]
Getting to know the local wildlife is a part of living in the area. Germany offers a diverse ecosystem with a wide range of species. Foxes, birds of prey, deer and, of course, wild boar live in and around the Kaiserslautern area. There are a number of places that can […]
For many a road-tripper, traveling through Germany evokes images of storybook villages surrounded by lush forests, castles perched high on mountaintops, or mysterious Roman or Celtic artifacts in unsuspecting locations. Aside from having some of the best road conditions throughout Europe, Germany has taken a lot of the guess-work out […]
Sicily seems mythical sometimes. After all, the island has been inhabited since almost after the last ice age. Homer took inspiration from the place for his epic Odyssey. Mt. Etna, an 11,000-foot active volcano, dominates the landscape. It’s a place famed for food, wine, sun, and organized crime. But Sicily […]
In terms of European outdoor adventure, Luxembourg is often an afterthought. This is understandable. Luxembourg is small. It has no Alps. If you’re taking autoroutes, it takes about a half-hour to drive through the entire country, even when roads near the capital city are under construction. But if you’re into […]
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