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Kat Nickola

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Kat is a travel and lifestyle writer based in Kaiserslautern, Germany with a special interest in anything theatrical, outdoorsy or ancient. She has a bachelor’s degree in geography from Penn State University and a master’s degree in archaeology from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Get to school safely

Welcome back to school. Here are some tips for kids on how to get to school safely, whether you walk, ride your bike or take a bus.


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.

The Art and Music of the Danube

The iconic Danube River has been the inspiration for artistic expression throughout the years. Here is a little glimpse into that influence.

The Mediterranean Diet

If you are stationed in Italy, there is no better place to enjoy a healthy, balanced and tasty Mediterranean diet! Here is a quick overview of what it entails.

Your Snapshot: Cochem

Thanks to Robert A. Ortiz for sending in this charming photo of the medieval Reichsburg in Cochem.

Beautiful Croatia

Youth writer Mykayla shares the details of her family trip to Croatia where they enjoyed the water swimming, kayaking and even jumping off cliffs!

Unraveling Scottish Tartans

While the kilt may be an iconic part of Scottish identity, the tartan patterns are what sets this fabric apart.

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