Christmas is knocking on your door! So grab your holiday shopping list and head to a German Christmas Market! Because there are so many wonderful markets to see in Germany, here are eight tips to help you out!
Wolfstein, the starting point or final stop of the Pfälzer Höhenweg hiking trail in the northern Palatinate, is a handsome small town with quite a few period buildings near the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
Smart Ways to Get Ready for Autumn It’s that time of the year again when as a kid, we couldn’t wait to gobble down every last crumb of the delicious… 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.
Here are a few tips to help you decipher German wine labels. Living in central Germany puts you right in the middle of some of the best vineyards in the world. It would be a shame not to learn something about German wine during your stay.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on September, 1, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
Step back in time and into an English detective story at Baker Street Tea Room and Pub in Saarbrücken. Gorge yourself on their scones or a criminal dinner.
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 25, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
One thing many Americans tend to miss most about the States is the food and understandably so. (And supermarkets being open 24/7 but that’s a different story.) If that’s the… Read more
Originally published in the Kaiserslautern American newspaper on August, 11, 2017. Click the image for a full-size, printable version.
From swimming pools to steel factories, there are so many places to visit in Germany. Here’s some ideas for 7 great day trips, with or without the kids…
Learn about the Almond Bloom Festival at the German Wine Road in the Rhineland-Palatinate area.
Story by Jaqueline Samad Enjoy the colorful Fall days in the Pfälzer Wald (Palatinate forest). Whether with your partner, children, a dog or alone, recharge your batteries and relax in… Read more
by Ulrike Robinson Shoes and socks off and off you go! In Bad Sobernheim, you can treat the soles of your feet to the pleasures of a BarfussPfad, which translates into… Read more
A long list of the best playgrounds in the KMC. Check out this mom-approved list submitted by a member of the Military in Germany community!
This summer strawberries are on every corner kiosk in Germany. It is not difficult to be tempted to include these sweet gems with breakfast, lunch and dinner. As a child,… Read more
A wine and/or culinary walk in the Pfalz is a rite of passage that every American should experience whilst in Germany.
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!
The FIFA Soccer World Cup 2014 about to start… it’s the biggest event happening this summer and so you might as well join the fun!
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
One of the biggest complaints is finding activities for families. We have listed some in the KMC region that offer fun activities for families.
Welcome to the Kaiserslautern Bears – sharing America’s national pastime within our German-American community. The “K-Town Bears” is a German independent club, which has been fielding baseball & softball teams… Read more
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.
The Dynamikum (Science Center) in Pirmasens is filled with over 160 science-based exhibits for your kids to explore.
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 groomed paths and trails wind through the local towns and cities and are located well away from the road in almost all cases, so you can bring the kids with you easily.
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!
The Saturday morning market in Kaiserslautern’s pedestrian zone is something you can’t miss with fresh flowers, fruits, vegetables, cheeses and baked goods that will entice even the most reluctant chefs.
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