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Animals

A room with a view in the zoo

If you are stationed in Belgium, lucky you! Pairi Daiza is one of the coolest zoos with the option to stay overnight with the animals.

Horseback riding in Greece

The Greek island of Kos is part of the Dodecanese island chain in the southeastern Aegean Sea and is an amazing location to go horseback riding both on the beach and in the water

Wojtek the Polish soldier bear

For military families living or traveling in Europe, Wojtek’s story is an easy entry point into the often overlooked history of the Polish Armed Forces during WWII.

The Yule Cat of Iceland

The story of the Yule Cat of Iceland is a Christmas tradition. Learn more about his origins and where you can see him this holiday season.

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