Le Quattro Stagione in Longare isn’t a restaurant we would have considered if we’d had other options. But now it’s a new favorite.

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

1. FC Kaiserslautern won its fourth game in a row, beating Hertha BSC in Berlin Saturday night 1-0.

Although most word games are deceptively simple, they have room for depth. The app game Lok explores those wider frontiers. Based on the critically acclaimed puzzle book, the project introduces players to a mysterious language that uses a 26-letter Latin alphabet.

Many European cities make fantastic bases for adventures full of nature and culture. Here are just a few such urban centers.

Don’t run from those embarrassing moments and misunderstandings -- embrace them. They make the best stories later.

The Dolomite Mountains getaway of Piancavallo, Italy, is just right for a family in need of some winter recreation.

Hirschens Restaurant Wirtsstuben near Hohenfels is one of the ever-reliable traditional German hotel restaurants found around the country. Its outdoorsy charm was complemented by meals that did not disappoint.

Kuma Cantina opened about six months ago in Tokyo and features a variety of traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant has a grown-up, nightlife vibe, but is still suitable for children.