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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.

Uncovering Life in Pompeii

Visiting Pompeii with my tween and my small dog made for a casual, fun and exploratory experience that a tour couldn’t offer.


Viking-Style gaming

Into Viking mythology and lore? Here is a list of video games set in the world of Norse inspiration

The Story of Lego® Bricks

People all over the world love LEGO® bricks. These small toys can be used to build anything! Here is a brief history and info on LEGOLAND® resorts in Europe.

Old Timey Toys

Kids in the past loved to play, just like you! Fancy toys were hard to get... so, kids used simpler things to play with. Here are some old-timey toys that are still fun!

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