Due to host nation regulations to prevent the spread of COVID-19, some flea markets may be cancelled or postponed, and travel to neighboring countries may not be allowed. Please verify… Read more
Spring is upon us with exciting festivities in tow. Though spring festivals may be sneakily disguised as Weinfest, Stadtfest, Frühlingsfest, Frühlingsmesse and other blossoming terms, we have uncovered their true… Read more
Food trucks are among the hottest trends in the restaurant industry. You could take it a step further to say they’ve moved beyond trendy and are now just as much… Read more
Enjoy coffee and cake in a cozy garden atmosphere at Zentraler Mannheimer Lehrgarten on June 22 from 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information go to www.mannheim.de Photo by sarsmis… Read more
Sonnenbühl is a quaint, friendly town with one of the few Easter Egg Museums in Germany, caves for exploration, Michelin star restaurants and more.
Now until April 26th Ludwigsburg’s Straw Sculpture Easter Festival offers family fun including egg decorating, a maze, boat rides, petting zoo, a castle tower and much more.
Make your way to beautiful town Gimmeldingen for an annual Almond Blossom Festival. This event includes crown princesses, live music and much more.
Simigo provides a hysterical time for families with 3D and artistic golfing. The arena is filled with scenes from Stuttgart, a spooky train and more.
Europe’s leading source for party items and costumes is coming to K-Town! Party Fiesta is opening a store at Marktstraße 37 in Kaiserslautern on March 1, which will offer 3.300 sq… Read more
There is no question that winter has arrived in Germany! With that never-ending gray sky, the chilly temps, and the wet rain or snow on the ground, it is easy… Read more
Germany was the 19th country to join the Parkrun movement in December 2017, with now nearly 300 people walking, running and volunteering at weekly parkruns in Berlin, Osnabrück, Frankfurt, Leipzig,… Read more
Some people consider shopping. In fact, more and more people are purchasing gifts online to avoid the crowds and emotional reactions. According to a 2017 eMarketer Report, Ecommerce (online shopping)… Read more
The museum in Freudenberg Castle (Schloss Freudenberg) is an unforgettable experience as you explore the wonders of senses and the mind. History This 20th century restored building has been known as the “Museum… Read more
Get an understanding of Fasching, one of Germany’s oldest and largest celebration. Kicking off very soon, get involved and have fun at this utterly bonkers event!
Erbeskopf is the largest mountain in Southwest Germany and is the perfect place to test your metal if you are a beginner or intermediate enthusiast.
To Scotland and back within 24 hours? Yes! Thanks to my forever love, Ryanair, you can now fly to Glasgow on early Saturday morning and return before breakfast on Sunday…. Read more
Halloween is just a little over two weeks away, but there’s still plenty of time left to shop for costumes. But with so many costumes and stores to choose from,… Read more
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August 18, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on September, 1, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 25, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 11, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August 4, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on July 29, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on July 21, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on July 14, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on July 7, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Opel Neroberg is a hidden paradise perched high above the city of Wiesbaden. Here you can dine a swanky restaurant and sun worship and swim in indoor and outdoor pools.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 23, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 16, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 9, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
The Wiesbaden German-American Fest is held now until July 4. German and American families can come out for fun rides, tasty food, great music and fireworks!
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on June 2, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on May 19, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Newquay is a town whose name, unless you’ve already happened to come across it on Ryanair’s list of cheapest destinations, you’ve most likely never heard of. That’s a great tragedy of… Read more
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 28, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 21, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 14, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on April 7, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on March 31, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
We surveyed a group of United States airmen, soldiers, civilians and their families to find out where they were happy they’d visited during their time in Europe. Here are their top 5 favorite countries.
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| Turkish Lira: | ₵ 32.2032 |
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