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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.


Europe’s fabulous food halls

Europe’s historic food halls and covered markets are the perfect spot for grabbing a bite to eat and trying new foods when traveling.

Discover Messene

What if I told you about an entire Greek city-state with a two-star Michelin rating that is entirely off the tourist radar? It’s time to discover Messene.

The Medieval German Waldumgang

During the Middle Ages, every ten years or so, walks around the forest helped the youth of the village know the boundary they needed to protect.

Join the run for a new world record

You can join in as inclusion athlete Abdul Dogan teams up with Kaiserslautern-connected runners to tackle the world record for longest cumulative distance run by one team in 90 days.

Germany’s Love of Forests

More than just a place to spend time, German forests have a special quality all their own, with a heritage going back to ancient times.

Science is on display in Kaiserslautern

The “Night That Creates Knowledge” or Nacht, die Wissen Schafft is an open-door free event at research institutes across Kaiserslautern on Friday May 9, 2025.

2025 TOPPERs awards announced

The 2025 TOPPERs Awards Ceremony held on April 26 in Wiesbaden, Germany recognized the theatrical achievements of soldiers, civilians and family members from military theaters across Europe.

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