Speyer is a beautiful city along the Rhine River and a great stop for cruises. Just under an hour from Kaiserslautern, my spouse and I met my relatives at the docks and strolled the city for the day.

Enjoy this wine festival set along the river and stroll through the charming town of Bernkastel-Keus.

In 2025 the European Capital of Culture is not simply one city, but two that straddle a former Cold War border and now connect as a borderless community.

The Holy Island features several restaurants, pubs, cafes, the famous Priory and a castle. 

A two hour day trip from Kaiserslautern or just 30 minutes from Stuttgart, the Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival is a great way to celebrate fall.

Watch this video to learn more about beautiful Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy. Then read about a fun day trip experience there.

Read what it’s like to visit the magical Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Leavesden near London.

Take a day to visit Norwich, an easy trip from RAF Lakenheath or RAF Alconbury.