After Hours: Patagonia Steakhouse in Mainz, Germany

Nothing arouses the American appetite quite like a fine steak. Whether stateside or overseas, the mere mention of that meaty treat can set taste buds aflutter.

Europe offers diverse skiing, snowboarding and après ski

Those stationed with the U.S. military in Europe will find ample opportunity to enjoy skiing, from the majestic Alps and the Sierra Nevadas in southern Spain to a pair of indoor ski venues in The Netherlands.

Pacific Storm Tracker

Typhoon 16W (Bolaven), Green Line, Patriot Express info

Green Line service shuts down at TCCOR 1-C; Patriot Express inbound to Kadena delayed 72 hours.

Germany

After Hours: Orange cafe quenches all kinds of thirsts

High on the list of ideal settings for restaurants and bars are those that offer a watery view. In the summer, such settings can be as captivating as a cold beer on a hot August night, or, in autumn, warm and inviting, particularly with a cup of coffee, warm Glühwein or a smooth scotch. Hot or cold, the view is often mesmerizing.

After Hours: Paneo, Kaiserslautern, Germany

Bread is as basic as it gets, routinely on the margins of every meal we consume. Unfortunately, its role on the plate can be rather unimaginative. But there’s a German bistro named Paneo on Schillerplatz in downtown Kaiserslautern that has taken things a slice further, offering “small delicacies,” as the menu notes, that fully integrate good, homemade bread.

Frankfurt: Exhibit features replicas of items from King Tut's tomb

A mummy, a chariot, numerous carvings and statues are among the items spotlighted in the "Tutankhamun - His Tomb and His Treasures" exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. The items are replicas of the artifacts discovered in King Tut's tomb 90 years ago.

Annual march Saturday to honor 82nd Airborne's role in Battle of Bulge

The 82nd Airborne Division in World War II played a central role in the Battle of the Bulge, with paratroops fighting in or near scores of Belgian towns. On Saturday, some of those towns will be revisited as part of an annual hike in southeastern Belgium that commemorates the division’s part in that epic battle.

Frankfurt: Museum showcases architecture that 'breathes'

Museum exhibits bring life to subjects deemed worth showcasing. They convey information and perspective and promote reflection.

Naples High School takes All-Europe Academic Bowl

HAMBACHTAL, Germany — The questions ran the gamut, touching on subjects ranging from the Dutch West Indies and Charles Dickens to Chicago politics and classical composers.

After Hours: Zum Domstein in Trier, Germany

Though necessary to life, it was the ancient Romans, perhaps more than anyone before them, who came to view food as a means to enhance the daily routine.