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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.


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.

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.

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