It’s about emotions, not diets! In the first part of this blog I talked of what I see as the issues which stop people reaching their true potential in their… Read more
When it comes to events such as Halloween that require fancy dress, you can sometimes find yourself so overwhelmed with ideas that you actually end up with none. There are… Read more
It’s about emotions, not diets! I get asked all the time what I think of this diet, or that. The 5:2… it used to be Dukan, Weight-Watchers, I’ve had them… Read more
The Exchange Europe Car Care Centers want to remind all privately owned vehicle (POVs) operators in Germany of requirements to have mud and snow tires on their vehicles during winter… Read more
Story by Corinna Emser Photo courtesy of Dialog Museum, Frankfurt If you lose one of your senses, all others are heightened. If you lie with your eyes closed on the couch,… Read more
Vacations are an important part of living an enjoyable and healthy life. Too many people never pull themselves away from the office or take time out from their everyday routine… Read more
Germany has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites that protect amazing natural environments. Ancient Beech Forests, Wadden Sea and Messel Pit Fossil Site.
When it comes to Halloween fancy dress parties, there are so many different options that you can be spoilt for choice. Kids are lucky in that they often have a… Read more
If you are attempting to improve your eating habits, this is a useful read in order to make the right adjustments to your meal plans. It may surprise you that some… Read more
A Halloween party is a chance to really go for it when it comes to putting together costumes. And, because everyone will have made such an effort to get into… Read more
It was hard to believe that it is only the 2nd week in October – the Stubai Glacier, just south of Innsbruck served up one of the epic days of… Read more
Milan has a mystical status in the world of style, luxury and soccer – and that’s just for starters. When you sip some coffee in one of the many cafes,… Read more
by Krystal White, Contributing writer We smell autumn first before its colors can be seen. We then feel its coolness in the morning or evening air. Finally, we hear its… Read more
Halloween is a many-a-children’s favorite time of the year. It is their chance to release their creativeness and become someone else for one day. It’s great fun if the whole… Read more
With autumn and winter looming, offering the prospect of shorter days and colder weather, seeking a break abroad could be a sensible way to escape the dreariness the changing seasons… Read more
Paris is one of the world’s greatest places to shop and sightsee so it isn’t surprising that the largest flea (antiques) market in the world calls Paris home. This market goes by several names, since it covers over 15 markets with their own personality. The official name is Les Marches Aux Puces but you may also hear it referred to as Les Puces de Saint-Ouen. It is located at the Metro stop Porte de Clignancourt.
4 things to do with your kids in Frankfurt, Germany, a quick trip from the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern military communities.
Enjoy all the charm of a traditional Oktoberfest in Germany without having to wrangle your way through the gigantic crowds of fellow revelers and traffic.
Whether you’ve dreamed about or had nightmares of driving on the German autobahn, we have the information you need to drive in Germany both on base and off.
Whether you are planning a weekend or week-long trip, renting a vacation home might be the best solution to your space and budget woes. Here are our tips to find the vacation home that’s right for you.
Don’t wait for the Oktoberfest to enjoy the charms of Bavaria’s capital! While Munich’s Oktoberfest may account for a large number of those annual visitors, the Bavarian capital city on the Isar River beckons those from far and wide year-round.
I attended my first Oktoberfest in Munich a few years ago and although it was a memorable experience, I learned from the mistakes of not planning ahead and flying by the seat of my pants. Here is our Oktoberfest experience to help you plan yours!
Take a look at these helpful websites to make your move and settling in a little easier. You’re going to love being stationed in Europe! Great food, friendly people, road trips, inexpensive flights to other countries, and the largest American military community outside of the U.S.!
If you like to hike, the Pfalz is the place to be. There are 92 parking areas leading to hiking paths covering over 2,200 kilometers of beautiful territory.
Melissa Shock takes us along on her whirlwind trip to Cologne. Check out everything you can see and do in Cologne in just 30 hours!
Buy and sell your stuff while stationed in Germany with this new website and your local military newspaper.
It’s impossible not to love Germany during Wine Festival season. Although wine fests can be found around the region nearly year round, the largest and most well known festivals happen in the early fall, starting this weekend!
The Dynamikum (Science Center) in Pirmasens is filled with over 160 science-based exhibits for your kids to explore.
Tropical Island waterpark in Berlin is a perfect way to enjoy a rainy weekend, a summer holiday or a winter getaway.
Learn about these two huge parks in the center of Kaiserslautern where you relax in the shade while the kids explore the local wildlife.
New to Germany? If you’ve just PCS’d to Europe, it’s time to unpack, get settled, then start traveling! Here are our top 13 places to see while you’re stationed in Germany:
Koblenz is a charming town, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Kaiserslautern, and is the third largest municipality in Rheinland-Pfalz.
The hundreds of castles in Germany are one of the most wonderful things to explore on the weekend and the perfect location for a light hike or a picnic.
Münster is a great place to go on a long weekend. Put this on your travel calendar to enjoy your time in Germany!
This Czech city is driving distance from many U.S. Army and Air Force bases here in Germany (5.5 hours from Ramstein, 5 from Wiesbaden, 4.5 from Stuttgart and only 2.5 from Grafenwoehr) and with a little planning, can be a much more affordable trip than to Paris or Venice, without sacrificing the incredible architecture, wonderful restaurants and conveniences of it’s more well-travelled counterparts.
This beautiful city is a must visit for Americans in Europe. Amsterdam’s canal infrastructure, its bicycle culture and its personality, which is closely associated with tolerance, open-mindedness and liberal points of view, makes it truly unique.
One of Germany’s premiere car and motorcycle racing tracks is the Nürburgring, located just outside the village of Nürburg in the Rhineland-Palatinate region. Motorcycle and car racing take place all year long at the track.
Check out the 2013 USO tour schedule for February and get ready to explore Europe!
Last updated: 05/22/2026
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