Bayreuth Festival is a world renowned annual music festival of opera performances by the composer Richard Wagner.
Few places in the world can transport us into the realm of fairy tales as easily as Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled amongst the pastoral hills of Bavaria.
The Stuttgart Office of Sport and Exercise host its annual event “Sports Im Park” program (Sports in the Park) which is running until the end of September.
There is no shortage of bike paths in Germany, but finding them can be a little difficult. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you find and follow these terrific paths!
Aveyron in South West France is an area of simple pleasures, of fresh food and fabulous wine and unspoiled vistas of fields and forests, hills and valleys.
The spa town of Bad Dürkheim is one of the most beautiful areas of the German Wine Route. It’s known for wellness & health as well as wine and nature.
The Rhine and wine are inseparably linked to Wiesbaden, the Rheingau and the Taunus. So, enjoy a number of wine festivals that take place in this region.
For 25 years Stuttgarter Fea Market in Karlsplatz has taken place each Saturday on this same spot and delighted all with its colourful stalls.
Right on your doorstep in the Pfalz region you will find a number of Wein Fests (wine festivals) taking place every weekend!
One of the favorite destinations for guests of the popular “Frankfurt on Foot Walking Tours” on Saturdays after their tour, is to head to the Flea Market, especially if it falls on the… Read more
Overlooking the Ionean Sea in northeastern Sicily, Taormina is a beautiful town and offers everything you need for a perfect vacation.
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.
There is a new craze sweeping the running community, and it’s nothing to do with fashion or technology. Its all about getting… well, covered in paint!
Luxembourg’s Rockhal is a concert hall for world reknown bands.
The stalls of Munich’s Viktualienmarkt are loaded with delicious fresh foods from nearby farms, including cheeses, meats, eggs, fruits, and vegetables.
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.
If you are missing your regular fix of American Football then check out the local team, Kaiserslautern Pikes.
Cambridge is a globally renowned historical city set in the heart of one of England’s finest green belts, and less than one hour from London by train.
If you like cities to reveal a quirky side, then you will find that London has some very unique and unusual sites that definitely deserve a visit.
After the huge response to our recent article on Geocaching, the founder of the KMC Geocachers, Michelle Muldowney-Stevens, got in touch with us to tell us more about the group she started and how… Read more
The American Cemetery in Cambridge is well worth a visit if you take a trip to the United Kingdom.
Another mega event in the Tirolean Alps has wound up with the Snowbombing Festival in the ski holiday resort of Mayrhofen.
Thinking of taking a trip to London? What’s the best way to get to London and how do you travel around? Let us guide you through your options…
The parks of London are world-renowned for their exceptional beauty and the best thing is you can explore them all for free.
With so much to see and do in London it can often be difficult to prioritise your time. One of the most vibrant urban landscapes in the world, London also… Read more
With 70cm of new snow arriving in Kitzbuhel, those who got first bite at the fresh snow had some of the best conditions of the winter.
Italy is home to some of the best shopping districts in the world. This article explores a few of the most wonderful places in Italy to shop.
One of the biggest complaints is finding activities for families. We have listed some in the KMC region that offer fun activities for families.
We will be publishing a range of articles on getting the best out of a weekend in London. One of the most popular and newest attractions is the London Eye.
The country of Denmark offers quick, easy and romantic weddings for people of all nationalities. You could say it’s the Las Vegas of Europe…
Pack your bags, leave your inhibitions, and head out to some of the world’s best party locations.
Here are just a few of the highlights of the beautiful state of Bavaria you should try to experience during your tour.
Vacation is no longer a privilege of the wealthy. However, the most luxurious and extravagant places around the world do burn a big hole in the pocket.
Being in Germany in the wintertime is wunderbar! Cool, crisp winter weather – just right, not too far off the freezing point, yet chilly enough.
They seem to be on almost every peak these days but there are a few igloo hotels / bars that really stand out.
When it comes to travelling in Europe why not travel by train. It’s a quick, easy, and if you play your cards right, cheap way to travel.
German cities that have a source of therapeutic waters from natural springs tend to be known as spa towns and often feature “Bad” in their name.
Hamburg has a special program this time of year – Fairy-tale Ships for kids.
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