The 2025 TOPPERs Awards Ceremony held on April 26 in Wiesbaden, Germany recognized the theatrical achievements of soldiers, civilians and family members from military theaters across Europe.
May is here and we’ve got a month of fantastic cons, fairs, medieval fests and more to help fill your weekends.
Kimberly Kephart, of Kimberly Kephart Travels, has written over 20 articles for the Stripes Europe website as a contributing writer. She is a travel blogger currently stationed in Vicenza, Italy
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Dancing into May is deeply rooted in German tradition and is celebrated in various forms across the country, blending music, dance, and festivities with the natural renewal of the season.
For my Texas friends, you may not realize it, but kolaches can trace their origin to Europe. Let’s explore!
Gelterswoog Kaiserslautern hosts two medieval markets every year. Instead of holiday hubbub and since our families live in the States, my spouse and I spent a relaxing day at the Spring Medieval Market. We weren’t disappointed!
Every month, the Ramstein USO gathers some of the finest therapy dogs and heats up the griddle to provide pancakes, sausages and playtime with the dogs at Paws and Pancakes.
Kids from Ramstein Elementary School and Patch Elementary School shared some of their favorite books and video games.
This month, I had the opportunity to visit with AFN’s Dom Ingram and not only talk about an article, but one of my favorite book and film franchises of all time: The Twilight Series.
The Neunkirchen Zoo is about 30 minutes from Kaiserslautern towards Saarbrucken. We visited on a Sunday and easily found free parking down the street.
Into Viking mythology and lore? Here is a list of video games set in the world of Norse inspiration
This charming musical brings the beloved Peanut characters to life as Charlie Brown navigates highs and lows of childhood with humor, heart and charm.
Journey to a land not so far away for fun and laughter with KMC Onstage’s youth performance of the “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon!”
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