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Enjoy the Kaiserslautern Altstadt Festival

Enjoy amazing food, shopping and street theatre at Kaiserslautern’s Old Town Festival.

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Tłusty Czwartek: Poland’s donut day you won’t want to miss

Fat Thursday, where calories don’t count, and it’s all about pączki (pronounced “poonch-kee”)—Poland’s beloved deep-fried donuts.

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Talking “Twilight” with AFN Europe

This month, I had the opportunity to visit with AFN’s Dom Ingram and not only talk about an article, but one of my favorite book and film franchises of all time: The Twilight Series.

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Vote now for your favorite places to visit and shop in Italy! Voting is open from July 1 until August 31, 2025.


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Four days at the Nijmegen Foot March

The Four Days March also Known as The Nijmegen Foot March, is one of the largest ruck marches in Europe that both civilians and service members can attend. Read about the experiences of two soldiers who completed the march below.

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Sip through Sicilian wines

Sicily is not only known for their reds wines; they do have a beautiful variety known as Grillo most compared to Pinot Grigio.


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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?

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Best of Germany

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Vote now for the best businesses and experiences near you! Open from July 1 until August 31, 2025, you can help determine the Best of Germany.

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Venturing up Mount Etna

Visiting Mount Etna is a must-do experience while stationed in Sicily and makes for a fun day trip.

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Daily Crossword Puzzle

Every day a new crossword puzzle challenge.

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Artists in Europe inspired by mosaic

Check out these famous artists who come from Europe and were inspired by mosaic!

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Check out the Pfälzerwald

For those who like outdoor adventuring, the Pfälzerwald offers a variety of opportunities

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Say goodbye to gutter balls at Ramstein Bowling Center

The new HyperBowling system at the Ramstein Bowling Center dares you to aim for the edges.

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“Twilight” locations in Italy

Fans of the Twilight series will want to check out these franchise-adjacent locations in Italy.

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