Erbeskopf – the Perfect spot for a Day of Skiing
2018-01-04
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.Continue Reading
Basel – Switzerland’s Artistic Center
2017-12-07
Check out Switzerland’s international hub, Basel. This city is a great way to start or end your Swiss adventure.Continue Reading
Get in the holiday spirit in Paris!
2017-11-27
Known as both the City of Light and the City of Love, Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Paris at Christmas, decked out in its holiday finery, makes it even more beautiful than usual. Here are a few places to visit while you’re in Paris before or during the holidays.Continue Reading
Let’s Go To The Mall!
2017-11-18
For many of us, the easiest solution to our holiday purchasing tactics is to ‘go to the mall’. Luckily, there are shopping centers nearby that can relieve some of the stress associated with finding the perfect gift! • K in Lautern • Saarpark Center • Europa Galerie • Rhein GalerieContinue Reading
8 Tips for German Christmas Markets
2017-11-17
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! Continue Reading
A Tale of Two Castles
2017-10-26
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.Continue Reading
Getting Your House Ready for Autumn
2017-10-20
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 spiced pumpkin pie and cinnamon rolls my mom baked. Those were the days! I love the chill in the earlyContinue Reading
Criminal Tea Room and Pub on Baker Street, Saarbrücken
2017-08-27
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.Continue Reading
A Day in Schwetzingen
2017-08-25
Schwetzingen is a place that has a lot to offer; a beautiful and architecturally-rich palace, music, culture and spargel!Continue Reading
Home Burger & Cocktails Zweibrücken
2017-08-20
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 case for you, then we have excellent news: Home Burger & Cocktails in Zweibrücken makes wicked burgers, cocktails and moreContinue Reading
6 Family Friendly Day Trips in Germany
2017-06-23
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…Continue Reading
Five Spectacular Day Trips from Kaiserslautern
2017-06-16
Since PCS season is in full swing, I thought it might be helpful for those of you just arriving in Germany to begin exploring with some simple day trips. Continue Reading
Summer at Holiday Park
2017-05-28
by Wendy McCool Lewis Holiday Park is an amusement park in Germany, located just south of Mannheim, only a 30-minute drive from Heidelberg and a 55-minute drive from Kaiserslautern. World-class riding attractions and entertaining shows draw visitors again and again. Expedition GeForce, the award-winning megacoaster is one of two rollercoastersContinue Reading
Discover the Kaiserslautern Gartenschau
2017-04-16
The Gartenschau is open from April 1st through October 31st each year and covers a huge area of both flat and hilly terrain in Kaiserslautern, not far from the city center. Learn about the many attractions the park holds!Continue Reading
Visit the OTHER Frankenstein Castle
2017-01-13
While not exactly ripped from the pages of Mary Shelley, the Rhineland-Palatinate’s Frankenstein Castle and town are certainly worth a visit. Continue Reading
Trier – Germany’s Oldest City!
2017-01-12
Make a day trip in Trier. Not only can you enjoy a nice meal, but you can also explore its 4th century Roman ruins of the Imperial Baths.Continue Reading
Humbergturm is always worth a hike!
2016-10-15
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 the tranquility of the forest. My dog and I started at Bremerhof, where you will find plenty of parking, aContinue Reading
Discover Fascinating Freinsheim
2016-09-01
Located near Kaiserslautern, Freinsheim is a fascinating place to visit. It has festivals, a ruined castle, an impressive Old Town, a toy museum and more. Continue Reading
Exploring Mettlach
2016-03-04
Take a day trip to Mettlach, located in Saarland. The town is known for its porcelain, beautiful river views, interesting museums and fun shopping. Continue Reading
The OTHER Frankenstein Castle
2016-01-19
While not exactly ripped from the pages of Mary Shelley, the Rhineland-Palatinate’s Frankenstein Castle and town are certainly worth a visit. Continue Reading
The Best of Ireland in 5 Days ~ Part 1 Dublin
2016-01-18
Wanting to trade in an American or a German meal for Bangers ‘n Mash, we headed to Ireland. Our first stop was Dublin! Continue Reading
Imperial Baths in Trier
2016-01-12
Make a day trip in Trier. Not only can you enjoy a nice meal, but you can also explore its 4th century Roman ruins of the Imperial Baths.Continue Reading
Der Pferdestall (Horse Stable) and Saloon
2016-01-05
Der Pferdestall Stables and Saloon is a hidden gem. From horses and cows to ponies, mules, and llamas, children can delight in meeting and greeting most of Old McDonald’s favorites.Continue Reading
Celebrating Castles and Knights
2015-08-27
The Lichtenberg Castle recently revived the Middle Ages with a Medieval Market. There were vendors, actors in costumes, fire-eaters, jugglers, music and much more. Continue Reading
A Spectacular Bird Show in Potzberg
2015-06-16
Wildpark Potzberg features a spectacular bird show that features falcons and Bald Eagles. The park also include other animals, a petting zoo, a restaurant, and so much more. Continue Reading
Unexpected Fun at Fischbach’s Copper Mine
2015-03-24
Fischbach Copper Mine is less than an hour from KMC and offers unexpected fun for the entire family. Learn about the mining process and the life of a miner.Continue Reading
20 Best Christmas Markets in Germany
2014-11-20
In Germany, “Christkindlmarkt” or Christmas market accompanies the four weeks of Advent. Here’s my top 20.Continue Reading
Kaiserslautern Volkspark & Wildpark: Let the kids run wild
2013-08-01
Learn about these two huge parks in the center of Kaiserslautern where you relax in the shade while the kids explore the local wildlife.Continue Reading