DIY Paper Flowers
Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz As spring slowly transitions into summer and we get more sunshine, you don’t want to miss out on a colorful bouquet of flowers! This... Read more
View ArticleI’m Off For A While – When Mom Needs A Break
Story and photo by Corinna Pongracz Mom, mom, mom! Moooooom! It’s been going like this the entire morning. Why do the kids always call for me? Daaaaad, doesn’t that sound... Read more
View ArticleOutdoor Swimming Pools & Lakes Near KMC
Check out our list of all the outdoor pools and swimming lakes in the KMC area.
View ArticleDIY Dreamcatcher
Story and photos by Corinna Pongracz The other day, my little honey came home from a friend’s place and was super excited about a dreamcatcher that she saw in her... Read more
View ArticleLocal Secrets – Within 60 Mins of KMC
We asked The Used Car Guys to share their 'Local Secrets' of things to do within an hour's drive of Kaiserslautern. Here's their list...
View ArticleCan’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Idar-Oberstein
September 28, 2020 Something about Idar-Oberstein feels almost mythical. During the journey there, shadows and light dance through trees while two-lane roads wind through valleys and forests. When you...
View ArticleCan’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Jossgrund
In many ways, Jossgrund is similar to most any little village in Germany. It’s small, tidy, tranquil and prosperous. You’ll find red roofs, a church steeple, a gasthaus. You can... Read more
View ArticleCan’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Koblenz
Koblenz combines two features that are fundamental to Germany: history and beauty. This is a city, after all, that was founded by the Romans, and that celebrated 2,000 years of... Read more
View ArticleCan’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Mainz
Mainz is easy to enjoy. It is filled with classic architecture, including towering stone spires and half-timbered buildings. The Rhine River chugs past, acting as a beating heart for a... Read more
View ArticleCan’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Niederhausen
A trip to Niederhausen is good for your body and your soul. This small wine village on the banks of the Nahe River is off the beaten path, and yet... Read more
View ArticleCan’t-Miss German Day Trips A-Z: Oppenheim
Oppenheim is a place of wine and water, a small town on the banks of the Rhine where the circle of life is very much present. It is a place... Read more
View ArticleGerman Christmas Meal
While many Germans resort to classic dishes like potato salad and sausages or Schnitzel, most take advantage of the spare time that comes with the holidays and create extravagant meals... Read more
View ArticlePicking Up New Hobbies
At the beginning of lockdown last March, the world seemed to burst into excitement at the prospect of wearing sweatpants to work, baking banana bread and whipping coffee. Those days... Read more
View ArticleTraveling in the time of COVID-19
Featured image by Jose Carlos Cerdeno Remember last February, when COVID-19 was a little flu in other parts of the world? Ah yes, good old times. Remember making plans for... Read more
View ArticleHiking in the KMC
Story by Azure Hall, featured image (“Devil’s Table”) by rphstock / Shutterstock.com Hiking is an excellent way to enjoy the spring sunshine and get in some physical activity. Germany offers a... Read...
View ArticleSponsor an Animal at Kaiserslautern Zoo
Featured image courtesy of SPD Kaiserslautern Ongoing lockdown measures to contain the corona pandemic have affected most local attractions, many of which are now struggling and in need of help.......
View ArticleWitness the Eruption of a Water Geyser
Witness the eruption of a water geyser in Wallenborn. In the area you can also enjoy a picnic or purchase items made from honey at a shop and bee aviary.
View ArticleHow to Take Advantage of the Plentiful Bike Trails in the Kaiserslautern Area
Story and photos by Kat Nickola “It’s freezing!” my son yelled as he dipped a toe in the wassertretbecken (water treading pool). Soon he was knee-deep in the cold clear... Read more
View ArticleRound, orange and good for the soul: German pumpkin fests
The American love affair with pumpkins is well documented. On the other side of the Atlantic, autumn is the season in which decorative gourds pop to life all across the... Read more
View ArticleHoliday Kaiserslautern: city lights, forest magic
If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places in... Read more
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