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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.

Your Snapshot: Cochem

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


The best medieval festivals in Europe

Here is your resource to finding historical-reenactment festivals in 2025 near you. Figure out how to find small local fairs and huge multi-day themed events.

German Car Brands

What are Germany’s biggest car brands, and how did they each get their start?

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.

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.

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