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Where to go for a swim near USAG Bavaria
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (422+ words) When L'ften isn't enough, or you just need to get outside, make your way to a local lake in Bavaria to cool off and have some fun. (Designed by Stripes Staff) Summers in Germany can get a little warm, especially…...
Wojtek the Polish solider bear
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (913+ words) 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. (dvlcom (Adobe Stock)) Source Of all the stories about soldiers, refugees and civilians…...
Inside Mons" wild Doudou Festival
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (570+ words) It's the Ducasse de Mons, a UNESCO-listed folk festival held every year on Trinity weekend in Mons. Everyone just calls it "the Doudou." (Kimberly Kephart Travels) "This was my first Doudou, and I had wildly, almost impressively underestimated it." Officially,…...
Stuttgart Scouts serve, learn and remember in France
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (785+ words) Scouts from Troop 324 in Stuttgart, Germany, experienced history firsthand during a powerful campout connecting World War I, World War II and today." (TRANSATLANTIC COUNCIL SCOUTING AMERICA) Scouts from Troop 324 in Stuttgart, Germany, experienced history firsthand during a powerful campout connecting…...
BRELAND tours Europe this July with Armed Forces Entertainment
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (366+ words) The tour will feature three performances between July 2 and 4, 2026. (Armed Forces Entertainment) Musical artist BRELAND will be returning to tour with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) this summer as part of their annual Heat Wave summer event series. The tour will…...
Unsinkable Sam and how Dungeon Crawler Carl taught me more about World War II
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (291+ words) I have a Ph. D. in history. In fact, there are two sections in my dissertation dealing with World War I and II. I don't say all that to brag, but rather, to point out that it wasn't my advanced degree in…...
Visit Der Drachenstich in F'rth im Wald
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (122+ words) Traddino the fire-breathing dragon at Drachenstich (Andreas M'hlbauer, CC BY-SA 3. 0, Wikimedia Commons) Der Drachenstich, F'rth im Wald | Aug. 8-17, 2026 Tradinno, a four-legged, fire-breathing dragon, still holds the Guinness World Record as the "Largest Walking Robot," and Drachenstich in F'rth im Wald…...
Biscuits with the Boss: Ted Lasso returns!
2+ week, 1+ day ago (936+ words) The Ted Lasso store in Richmond (Patrick Mills ) "Yeah, it might be all that you get" The "Believe" sign from "Ted Lasso" (Patrick Mills) The series trailer has dropped with Tanya Reynolds from Sex Education playing the new assistant coach,…...
See epic jousting at the Kaltenberg Medieval Festival
2+ week, 2+ day ago (116+ words) The Kaltenberg Medieval Festival has experienced knights who joust (PLENK Johannes-Adobe Stock) Kaltenberg Medieval Festival, Geltendorf | July 10-26, 2026 During the weekends, transport yourself into a medieval fantasy at the Kaltenberg Ritterturnier. This is one of the largest medieval events in Bavaria,…...
Congratulations KMC Homeschool Community Graduates of 2026!
2+ week, 3+ day ago (828+ words) Loud claps, enthusiastic whoops and the energy of huge smiles fill the room as 11 students from the KMC Homeschool Community walk in, donning their caps and gowns, and taking their seats. This proud occasion is made even more special by…...