How to Sauna

A step by step guide on how to visit the German sauna. What to bring, what (not) to wear, and what is an Aufguss?

Good is the new bad at “Disney’s Descendents the Musical”

Aviano Community & Schools Theater performance of Disney’s Descendants the Musical proves that evil can be good, especially with such a talented (massive) cast.

Vote for Penny

Vote for Penny the service dog by March 8th, a Ramstein nominee in the top four for the 2023 USO Canine Volunteer of the Year

Spotlight on Canterbury

Stripes Europe reader, Janet Caldwell, sent us a beautiful picture so we decided to find out what makes Canterbury so special.

Follow the D&D campaign at “She Kills Monsters”

Don’t miss the campaign, the magic and the fantasy at the KMC Onstage Studio production of “She Kills Monsters.”

10 Books for disability awareness   

This month we wanted to highlight 10 books by authors with disabilities and about disabilities. 

The best medieval festivals in Europe

Here is your resource to finding historical-reenactment festivals near you. Figure out how to find small local fairs and huge multi-day themed events.

See a piece of Olympic history

Being stationed in Europe offers a unique and relatively easy opportunity to visit and take a glimpse back in time.

Delicious German Dampfnudel

Dampfnudel have a debated history, and interesting legend and a delicious variety of styles.

5 Business ideas for women: Content creation

We found different themes to base five business ideas for women which include education, content creation and editing.

British Pub Grub

Curb your hunger on your next pub crawl with these quintessentially British pub foods.

10 books for Black History Month

February is Black History Month and this month we are bringing you 11 books to add to your list.

Join UMGC for virtual book club 

Join UMGC Europe Book Club to Discuss the Two-Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

Use your DOD ID to get free access to Libby library app

Libby allows you to use your library card to access 36,000 e-books, 35,000 audiobooks and more for free. 

A food tour of Rome

Take a tour through Rome by visiting the best places to eat.

Being the AFI Military Spouse of the Year

Evie King happens to be stationed in the area and I got to talk with her about her year holding the title.

10 Books to start off 2024

We have compiled a combination of books that are meant to inspire, teach or simply, entertain you. 

The Low-Down on Comic-Cons

Read about the history of Comic Cons across Europe, find out what happens at a Con and go to some of the biggest Cons in Europe.

Mont Saint-Michel’s D-Day Connection

Mont Saint-Michel is best known for it’s beautiful tidal island location, but this abbey village saw the retreat of exhausted German soldiers following the Allied D-Day invasion of Normandy.

Taking your relationship to new heights

Roccadion in Stuttgart offers a chance for you and your partner to try the ultimate trust fall. And sure, rock climbing won’t replace marriage or couple’s counseling, but it sure is a heck of a lot cheaper…and more fun!