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4TOGREAT DAY TRIPS TAKE IN FRANCE AND GERMANY
TABLE OF
Sweet taste of Independence
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Spa, Belgium — action and relaxation
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Palmengarten Frankfurt — botanical oasis in a metropolis
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Enjoying community events with your sensitive Child
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France’s secret mountain range: The Vosges
River Moselle, Trier
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CONTENTS 02-03 4 great day trips to take in France and Germany
by Azure Hall contributing writer
10-11 Find your favorite park for action and adventure 12
Summer with dogs
18-19 Biking adventures in the Pfälzer Bergland 24-25 Summertime smarts 26
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July 1, 2022
Warm summer weather makes the travel bug bite a little harder and fuel the wanderlust in us all. Unfortunately, family and personal responsibilities can prevent people from being able to hop on a plane and get away. One of the many benefits of life in the Kaiserslautern Military Community is being surrounded by some of the most beautiful travel destinations in the world. Culture is only a car ride away. Local travel photographer and perpetual wanderer, Elizabeth Jones, shared a few of her favorite day trip locations in Germany and France, as well as what makes them so special.
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Trier
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Located along the pristine banks of the Moselle River is Germany’s oldest city. It was once the capital of the Roman Empire and still boasts a number of Roman structures. Jones loves it for its Roman ruins and beautiful scenery. “Since it was founded by the Romans, you can find neat structures throughout the city that resemble Italian architecture. One of the most popular tourist spots in Trier is the Porta Nigra, which is a large Roman city gate that you can climb to the top of to see amazing views of the city.” Trier’s Palace Garden is another favorite spot. “Take a slow walk admiring the beautiful flowers, sit on a bench soaking in the atmosphere around you, or enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant. Regardless of how you spend your day in Trier, you won’t be disappointed.”
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