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The secret Nazi Ostwall in Poland

In Poland you can visit an underground network of secret Nazi tunnels called the Międzyrzecki Fortified Region, part the “Ostwall” defence.

Lifestyle

A day at Sankt Wendel’s medieval Christmas market

If you are looking to shake up your Christmas Market experiences, Sankt Wendel has a delightful Medieval-themed market that blends Christmas tradition with jesters, hot mead and flame-cooked treats.

Travel

Visit Europe’s largest animal sanctuary

Europe’s largest animal sanctuary has three different farms you can visit in Germany and Austria.

Travel

Where to see Dalí

If you love surrealism artwork, follow this guide across Europe to see some of Salvador Dalí’s most famous paintings and sculptures.


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Military Life

Mural project at Stars and Stripes Museum honors veterans: How to participate

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library’s ambitious “Paint for a Cause” mural project has reached a significant milestone, with 510 participants already contributing to this unique tribute to military service.

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Holidays

Get ready for Christmas market season

Christmas market huts are being assembled, our directory is up and running and Santa is ready to receive your letters.


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Military Life

Winter marriage retreats

When winter rolls around, be on the lookout for marriage retreat sign-up sheets, as spots fill up fast!

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Kids

KHS student’s road to recovery

An emergency during a football game led to an outpouring of community support for KHS sophomore Aiden Wall.

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Travel

German Christmas Market Directory 2024 

Here is a directory for our favorite German Christmas markets for the 2024-2025 season.

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Travel

Visit the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park in the Black Forest

Ever wonder what wolves hear or how far away a bear can smell? See wolves bears and lynx up close during a visit the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park while staying in the Black Forest.

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Pets

November 2024 Pet of the Month: Trip Hazard

Meet our November 2024 Pet of the Month! Trip Hazard is an amazing family member and service dog who brings joy to every day.

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Lifestyle

Market Mug of the Week: Mainz

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Mainz, Germany!

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Lifestyle

Transgender Day of Remembrance 

Transgender Day of Remembrance began as a way to remember transgender people lost to violence, has grown into an annual tradition, shining a light on the ongoing reality of anti-transgender violence.

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Letters to Santa

Future entomologist’s letter

Santa’s elves love finding out about kid’s passions, and this one is really incredible.

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