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Katie Wells

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Katie Wells is a writer and mixed media artist with an MFA in Creative Writing. She is passionate about nature, travel, and yoga. When she’s not writing or getting lost in new hobbies, you can find her cuddling up with a latte and her two dogs Zuko and Baymax and Fern the cat.


Forest Bathing

Europe is the perfect place to practice the Japanese ritual of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing. Learn more about this mindfulness practice and all of the benefits that come with taking a stroll in the woods.

The Gelterswoog Kaiserslautern Medieval Market

Gelterswoog Kaiserslautern hosts two medieval markets every year. Instead of holiday hubbub and since our families live in the States, my spouse and I spent a relaxing day at the Spring Medieval Market. We weren’t disappointed!

Extreme animals

Did you know some animals have extreme abilities? Find out which animal moves the slowest, which can regrow parts of their brain and which has the strongest bite!

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