We’ve managed to round up a list of some smaller-scale events happening near U.S. bases. Keep an eye out for last-minute cancellations, and of course, follow the latest guidance from your command:
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Although they do stir up controversy, zoos are a place where kids can learn about all about our planet’s wonderful creatures in a fun and engaging way.
There is nothing like a stroll or a brisk hike in the woods to clear the mind and recharge the soul. The word ‘hiking’ might bring up visions of overly stuffed backpacks, walking for hours on end and fighting every bug imaginable.
One way for students to avoid the summer brain drain is to read. Super nerdy Amanda as a kid loved getting lost in a good book, especially anything by Roald Dahl or Bill Wallace.
Spring has sprung, and it’s the time of year when we long to be dining al fresco, checking out the newest scary rides at our favorite amusement parks and socializing with friends at the first festivals of the season.
Growing up, one of my favorite board games was the Game of Life. I loved hearing the clicking spin of the wheel, and wondering what path my “life” would take. Would I end up with twins? Would I finally hit the jackpot and land on the lottery space?
Towering mountains covered in blankets of snow, pine trees stretching toward the sky with icy branches and quaint villages are just a few of the reasons you should book a ticket on a European train during the winter.
The cheerful magic of the Christmas markets made December burn bright. But, this is January, where body and brain have decided hiding under the covers and binging “Cheers” reruns until the sun returns from its four-month vacation is the only option. But, is it?
In the depths of Bavaria you will find Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. Towering almost 10,000 feet (2,962m), the summit and straddles the German-Austrian border. You could say the Zugspitze has dual citizenship.
Christmas Circus
Through Jan. 5 in Wiesbaden
Acrobats and clowns, dogs, tigers and ponies are among those set to entertain with their heart-stopping acts. The action unfolds in a heated big-top tent.
Germany is known for cold, dreary winters, which are brightened considerably by the warmth and cheer of traditional village Weihnachtsmärkte and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
