In Germany, “Christkindlmarkt” or Christmas market accompanies the four weeks of Advent. Here’s my top 20.
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your family with our suggested activities.
Most incidences of death and serious injuries of babies or a dogs being left in a hot vehicle are not caused deliberately, but by a lack of awareness.
Cherry Berry on a Cloud is a great recipe to enjoy during the summer months and you can use fruit that you pick yourself from local farms.
Wiesbaden and surrounding areas offer various fun activities for families. While in Germany, get out and enjoy your European experience!
If you live in the Stuttgart Military Community then you are lucky enough to have several outdoor bathing options to choose from.
Grab a towel and go and enjoy the sun by the pool. Here’s our list of pools and beaches around our military community in Wiesbaden.
Geocaching is something of a virtual treasure hunt. A team of individuals work together in a specific geographic location to discover a stash.
One of the biggest complaints is finding activities for families. We have listed some in the KMC region that offer fun activities for families.
Hamburg has a special program this time of year – Fairy-tale Ships for kids.
Thanksgiving is just days away and the planning has already started at our home. For over 15 years, we have hosted Thanksgiving weekend for all the family. The guest list… Read more
I’m tempted to start out by proclaiming: “The most important rule in life is to have no rules” but then that leaves me about five-hundred words short of an article! … Read more
4 things to do with your kids in Frankfurt, Germany, a quick trip from the Ramstein and Kaiserslautern military communities.
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.
The Christmas Markets of Germany are the best part of Christmas in Germany. If you are stationed in Europe during the holidays, this is a something you can’t miss out on. Even if you plan to travel or head home for Christmas, the markets kick off at the end of November, so you’ll have plenty of time to get your share of Glühwein (mulled wine) and Nutella smothered crepes or waffles!
Phantasialand near Cologne might be a bit of a drive (2.5 hours from Ramstein) but it’s the perfect place for a weekend away, with or without the kids. This theme park is has hotels, restaurants, dinner shows, and regular events. The 6 different theme areas in the park will let you take your kids around the world, without leaving Germany!
Are the kids driving you crazy? Have you run out of way to keep them busy? Check out these five kid friendly activities in and around the Kaiserslautern and Ramstein… Read more
A list of 4 terrific amusement parks here in Germany, including Movie Park Germany, Europa Park, Tripsdrill, and Legoland Germany.
Treat the soles of your feet to the pleasures of a BarfussPfad (which translates into “Bare Feet Path”). Great fun for kids and kids at heart!
When the weather refuses to cooperate with your weekend or holiday plans, spending the day at one of Germany’s many museums is the perfect way to get out of the… Read more
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