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Celebrate the Oktoberkerwe in Kaiserslautern

Kick-off fall at Oktoberkewe by feasting on brats and attending a keg-tapping.

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The love for my London trip

Youth writer Irina Dungca wrote about her family’s long-weekend visit to London; from Big Ben to Chinatown, this teenager’s favorite sites are here.

Youth Writers

Immigration in Qatar: Dreams in the desert

Over the past school year, I researched Qatar’s economy, geography, history, culture and immigration policies. However, no textbook or data chart compares itself to experiencing the data firsthand or hearing stories that make it come to life.  


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Ramstein Bazaar returns for 61st year with fresh updates

Founded in 1964 with just 11 volunteers and 60 vendors in a small base gym, the Ramstein Bazaar now requires nearly a year of planning, hundreds of volunteer hours, and more than 500 helpers each year.

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Vogelweh Keystone Club earns honors at yearly conference

Announced in July at the 2025 National Keystone Conference in Chicago, the awards acknowledge the efforts of the club over the past school year.


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A Day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Visiting the quaint German village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber should be high on everyone’s list; and with only a day, you can see the best parts.

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Visit the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern Pumpkin Exhibition

Check out Gartenschau Kaiserslautern’s “Fire” pumpkin exhibition and the 17th Open-Rhineland-Palatinate Pumpkin Weighing Championships this fall!

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Food and Recipes

Taste of Germany: Simple recipe for dampfnudel

Here is a recipe for German dampfnudel if you’d like to make this market and festival staple at home.

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Il mio viaggio in Italia

Join youth writer Bradley Roe at what he called the greatest two places he visited on a vacation to Italy.

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Welcome to Naples

The Italian Farmacia

Every pharmacy (farmacia) will display a card identifying its own opening hours, emergency number and instructions for emergency services outside of the opening hours.  

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Join UMGC Europe Book Club: “The Safekeep” by Yael van der Wouden

Like a meticulously cross-stitched tablecloth or finely painted Delft porcelain, “The Safekeep” by Yael van der Wouden is both delicate and shockingly beautiful.

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Spain

Spoil yourself in Gran Canaria

The lovely thing about our location on Gran Canaria was its proximity to the Maspalomas Dunes.

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August 2025 Pet of the Month: Poppy! ...er...Luna!

If there is one thing Italy has to offer beyond exquisite cuisine and adventurous travels, it is its street cats. And Poppy is a diamond in the rough.

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