Have you been to a German grocery store this summer and seen the small, yellow plums for sale? When a tree near my house started dropping these to the ground, I decided to do some digging (and tasting).
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
When it comes to parenting, one of the best lessons we can share with our kids is about money. Money talks should start at an early age, and by the time kids reach middle school they should be conscious of how money works as well as the importance of saving.
I walked through the rooms of our Texas home as if in a daze. My husband had presented me with orders to an OCONUS duty station a few days before, and I was trying to imagine what our furnishings might look like in European house.
German homes may not be free-standing and may lack some amenities, such as garages or backyards. Rooms, hallways and stairwells are smaller, and some homes may not have closets or cabinets in the bathrooms and kitchens.
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Whether your shipping your car from back home or buying a new one in Germany, Stars and Stripes Europe has everything you need to know.
SHIPPING YOUR VEHICLE OVERSEAS
Admiring the beautifully handcrafted items for sale at another European fest, a gorgeous piece of Polish pottery catches my eye. Immediately, the bright colors and intricate patterns take me back to my mom’s kitchen.
Every Sunday the city of Tongeren, Belgium transforms into an antique hunter’s dream. If you’ve been searching for the perfect trunk, clock, toy or picture frame but just can’t seem to locate the best one, the flea market in Tongeren is where you need to be.
Glistening lights, stalls lovingly styled with their finest Christmas decor, a children’s wonderland and so much more await you at the Christmas and Medieval Markets in Stuttgart and Esslingen this year.
Christmas markets in Germany’s major cities are big business these days, attracting tourists from around the world. In contrast to these massive undertakings, smaller cities and towns will often stage their markets over just a single day or weekend.
Major League Baseball first came to London in June of 2019 with two games played between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. (For the record, the Yankees won both games).
With each and every one of Germany’s hundreds of Christmas markets offering its own special brand of charm, it would be difficult to select a bad one to visit.
