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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.

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.

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?

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