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Life in Lockdown at Trifels Castle

For almost 1,000 years, the Reichsburg Trifels (Trifels Castle) has sat above the town of Annweiler. Today, the Trifels Castle offers concert events, children’s tours and other special events.

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Participate in Paws and Pancakes

Every month, the Ramstein USO gathers some of the finest therapy dogs and heats up the griddle to provide pancakes, sausages and playtime with the dogs at Paws and Pancakes.

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Groceries, antiques, and boulangeries in Forbach, France

In Forbach, France sits great grocery stores, beautiful boulangeries, and an antique store full of French and German treasures.

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Vote now for your favorite places to visit and shop in Italy! Voting is open from July 1 until August 31, 2025.


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Italy

Experience the pleasures of life in Umbria, Italy

A handful of hilltop towns in Umbria retain their medieval churches, Roman walls and Etruscan ruins, making them must-sees for history buffs. The abundance of fresh, local food makes it a destination for food and wine aficionados, while the breathtaking landscape calls to hikers. 

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Lifestyle

The secret world of geocaching

If you enjoy getting well off the beaten path while traveling, add geocaching to your next vacation plan; here’s what its all about.


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The UK

Welcome summer at formal gardens across the U.K.

The has U.K. has gardens galore and plenty of parks for you to stop and smell the flowers all summer long.

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Kids

Weird and wacky underwater life 

Here are some of the wackiest and weirdest underwater creatures.

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Military Life

A dog’s trip to Normandy

Kleeber the dog shares his Normandy adventure with us. Spoiler: croissants and D-Day beaches are his favorites.

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Travel

Prosecco Hills of Italy

Our 35-kilometer e-bike ride immersed us in the picturesque landscape of the Prosecco Hills of Italy

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Lifestyle

German Shepherds and their history in Germany

A breed standard for the German Shepherd was created in 1899 and they were first exported to the U.S. in 1906. Since then, they have made wonderful working, herding and family dogs.

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Travel

The Jurassic Coast

Here is how to take a family foray into fossil hunting on England’s Jurassic Coast.

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Vote now for the best businesses and experiences near you! Open from July 1 until August 31, 2025, you can help determine the Best of Germany.

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Pop Culture

Con Together July 2025

Cool off at an indoor comic con or enjoy the breeze and sun at an outdoor market.

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