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May 2025 Adoptable Pet of the Month

We’ve partnered with KMC Adopt Don’t Shop to let you know about a pet that is looking for a new home. This month it’s Koda.

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Apple Strudel Experience in Salzburg

We booked an apple strudel class during our visit to Salzburg at the Edelweiss Cooking School.

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Recipe: Beer Cheese

This beer cheese recipe is so tasty served with pretzels, broccoli or green apple slices.

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10 more books by military spouses

May 12th is Military Spouse Day and this month we wanted to highlight 10 more books from military spouses.

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Dressember: My month of dresses

Dressember is a style challenge created by Blythe Hill in 2009 after she learned about the issue of human trafficking.

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Stuttgart High School’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” is an inspiring story of community

Stuttgart High School’s production of “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” was more than a musical—it was a testament to resilience, creativity and the kind of magic that only happens when a community pulls together.

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Exploring Naples through food 

Whether vacationing or living in Naples, here are suggestions for local foods you should explore in this bustling city.

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2025 TOPPERs awards announced

The 2025 TOPPERs Awards Ceremony held on April 26 in Wiesbaden, Germany recognized the theatrical achievements of soldiers, civilians and family members from military theaters across Europe.

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Con Together May 2025

May is here and we’ve got a month of fantastic cons, fairs, medieval fests and more to help fill your weekends.

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Interview with contributing writer, Kimberly Kephart

Kimberly Kephart, of Kimberly Kephart Travels, has written over 20 articles for the Stripes Europe website as a contributing writer. She is a travel blogger currently stationed in Vicenza, Italy

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Dancing into May: a celebration of spring joy and tradition

Dancing into May is deeply rooted in German tradition and is celebrated in various forms across the country, blending music, dance, and festivities with the natural renewal of the season.

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Kolaches: A Texas favorite with a European origin

For my Texas friends, you may not realize it, but kolaches can trace their origin to Europe. Let’s explore!

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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!

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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.

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