Stripes Europe

a horse and Knight ride along a sandy beach by a bright blue lake

Your Community

The Gelterswoog Kaiserslautern Medieval Market

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!

A person with a backpack hikes through a grassy trail high on a cliffside. the colorful Cinque Terre houses are up ahead in the distance above a bright blue ocean.

Travel

A guide to Cinque Terre’s visitor cards

Cinque Terre has five beautiful villages to you can hike to. Check out this guide to see which visitor’s pass is best for you!

Travel

From pickles to prost: Starkbierfest, a Bavarian escape

In March 2025, I finally set out to explore one of Bavaria’s best-kept secrets: Starkbierfest: the strong beer festival.

Your Community

Participate in Paws and Pancakes

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.

Latest Stories

Kids

Military Kids’ Favorite Books and Games

Kids from Ramstein Elementary School and Patch Elementary School shared some of their favorite books and video games.

Kids

Wiesbaden Middle School puts their talent on display

Wiesbaden Middle School held a special “Wildcats Got Talent” show to end their weeklong Month of the Military Child celebrations.

Videos

Europe’s Extreme Playgrounds

Did you know that playgrounds can be more than just slides and swings? Here are three types of extreme playgrounds you can visit in Europe.

Italy

Uncovering Life in Pompeii

Visiting Pompeii with my tween and my small dog made for a casual, fun and exploratory experience that a tour couldn’t offer.

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MOMC Bowling at Vogelweh Bowling Center

Stars and Stripes Europe hosted our first bowling event at the Vogelweh Bowling Center in honor of Month of the Military Child this April.

Your Community

Bavarian Bike Trails through the Allgäu Alps

Cover more ground exploring the Allgäu Alps by trying one of these Bavarian bike trails.

Kids

Vogelweh Elementary Schoolers respond to Dandelions Magazine

We asked military-affiliated kids what they want to see in Dandelions, a magazine made specially for them

France

Prehistoric art galleries

Visiting the world famous cave painting sights in southern France is an opportunity for art appreciation.

The UK

Dancing through the “Wicked” tulip fields

In late April and early May, the flower fields at Norfolk Tulips open to the public, they were used in “Wicked” and now benefit a local non-profit hospice center.