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Bremen: A city explorer’s paradise

Bremen: A city explorer’s paradise

Alive with music, food, drink, culture, parks, and water, Bremen is a brilliant place to visit. It has the vital energy of a Northern German city, but is much easier to navigate than Hamburg or Berlin. Worth a weekend, Bremen will surprise and delight you. Begin at Marktplatz The Bremer […]

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Burghausen: World’s longest castle

Burghausen: World’s longest castle

Nestled in southeast Bavaria on the Austrian border, Burghausen is an ideal destination for a long weekend. A small, walkable town, Burghausen features the longest castle in the world and plenty of local Bavarian hospitality. It is also a fantastic spot from which to explore some of the most beautiful […]

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ABC in KMC: Spaghetti ice-cream shapes culture

ABC in KMC: Spaghetti ice-cream shapes culture

Have you ever enjoyed a spaghetti ice-cream with soft vanilla gelato in strings, topped with raspberry sauce, white chocolate shavings and a dab of whipped cream underneath on a hot sunny day? We can enjoy this refreshing treat thanks to seventeen-year-old Italian Dario Fontanella, who worked in his father’s ice-cream […]

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Staying healthy this summer: Tips for you, your pet

Staying healthy this summer: Tips for you, your pet

Summer brings about the opportunity to have a lot of fun with friends and family. During these warmer months, it is important to find a way to balance out your life so that you are both enjoying yourself and at the same time maintaining a healthy life. The heat can […]

July 7, 2023 ×

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Tricks for traveling: Younger passengers

by Annie Valentine Tintle
contributing writer

Planes, trains and automobiles: If you plan to travel with children this summer, getting from here to there can be parental torture. DVD players and video games are nice but some vacations require thinking outside the electric black box. If you’re traveling by car, consider a few solutions for cranky […]

June 29, 2023 ×

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Exploring Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Exploring Garmisch-Partenkirchen

by Amie LaSalvia
contributing writer

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a beautiful place to visit, located right at the foot of the Alps. Garmisch and Partenkirchen used to be two separate places, but were merged for the 1936 Winter Olympics. It may be a five-hour drive from Ramstein, but it is definitely worth the drive with places to […]

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A beautiful weekend destination: Nancy, France

by Nate Cairney
contributing writer

Nancy is almost the perfect spot to spend a long weekend. It offers everything you would expect from a French city: culture, amazing food, a fun nightlife, family-friendly activities, green space, historical significance and stunning architecture. Even better, it’s just a quick trip from Germany – and one that doesn’t involve Paris traffic!

June 29, 2023 ×

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6 Unexpected Reasons to Visit Heidelberg Castle

6 Unexpected Reasons to Visit Heidelberg Castle

by Nate Carney
contributing writer

Heidelberg Castle is one of Germany’s iconic destinations – for good reason. The main gate is breathtaking. The interior architecture is magnificent. It sits high on a hill above Heidelberg and the Neckar River and is packed with history. If you’ve never visited, you should. If you’ve already been, here […]

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Europe’s hidden gem: Pula, Croatia

Europe’s hidden gem: Pula, Croatia

by Katie F. Boltuch
contributing writer

When my friends and I decided to go on vacation together, Croatia was not on their radar. Having heard such wonderful things from my co-workers I did my best to sell my friends on the destination. When words alone didn’t seem enough, I told them to simply search for images […]

June 29, 2023 ×

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Pool safety & etiquette

by Azure Hall
contributing writer

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than a dip in cool, clear water. While the KMC is a bit landlocked, the surrounding areas offer a number of pools to help you beat the summer heat. It is important, however, to remain safe and courteous when visiting local […]

June 29, 2023 ×