Stripes Europe

Wooden stairs through the dunes down to the North Sea beach at Blankenberge, Belgium

Catch it while you can

The clock is ticking if you want to stroll through fragrant flower fields or take a few last-minute rides at the amusement park.

At the Munich Oktoberfest, every large beer tent has its own beer garden, which makes for a cosy get-together for a snack. The view from above of many people eating at different tables.

Oktoberfest Survival Guide

Over two weeks you’ll find massive tents full of songs and beer, plus parades, carnival rides and food at Oktoberfest.

Cattle drive down from the mountain pastures in Pertisau

Embracing Germany's alpine cattle drives

The “Almabtrieb” or “Viehscheid” is the annual Alpine cattle drive which takes place in the high altitudes of the Bavarian mountains. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.

Top 3 sites to visit in Barcelona

The best part of Barcelona is the wide array of things to do for, literally, anyone! Here are the top 3 sites to get you started.

Travel

Making wine with the Romans in Pommern

I attended Pommern’s annual Roman and Celtic Festival where thousands of years of the city’s history came to life at the Martberg temple complex.

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This Weekend in Germany

Lifestyle

fresh pasta and pasta machine on kitchen table

Pasta Antifascista: The story of a simple Italian pasta dish

After the fall of fascism in Italy on July 25, 1943, one simple pasta dish emerged as the celebration dish of choice. Pasta Antifascista is pasta with butter and parmesan cheese. But why this pasta dish of all the pasta dishes in Italy?

Kids

A cute monster made out of a tissue box with three googly eyes is eating balled up paper with worries written on them

Make your own worry monster

Kids, a worry monster is a friendly creature who will eat any worries that you may have, like when a loved one is deployed. Learn how to make one!

Military Life

Serving with pride: Army NCO throws Team USA curveball

Nowack helped lead the 2026 USA Future’s Women’s Softball Team team to a flawless 6-0 record against elite international competition in a premier international softball event, Border Battle XVI.