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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.


Legends of the Lovelock Bridges

You’ve probably seen locks with carved initials and hearts clasped to bridges all throughout Europe, but where did this tradition come from and why is it a symbol of love?

Music in Munich

Munich is the perfect place for music lovers. Check out the Bavaria Klassic for classical music, Olympic Stadium for popular music legends, or The Munich Underground Scene for something fresh.

Attend a fancy ball in Europe

Europe has some of the most traditional and breathtaking balls one could attend. Here are just a few where you can feel like nobility.

The Different Names of Christmas Markets

You may have noticed there are a few different names for Christmas markets in Germany and throughout Europe. This can be historical, regional and even based on legend.

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