As evening set upon the countryside of France in early June 1918, the U.S. Marine Corps Fourth Marine Brigade, charged into the woods near Bellau. The woods, a former hunting ground, were a stronghold of the German army. The French, to whom the Marines were attached, severely underestimated the hold which the Germans had on…
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5 ways that Disney upped its game at Disneyland Paris.
If you’ve been to any of the Disney parks around the world, it’s hard not to compare them when you visit. But if you’re like me and basically lived at Disneyland in CA with an annual pass, it’s a constant comparison in your head the entire time you’re at a new park. And while I…
Finding Dunkirk’s Winter Market
Dunkirk’s Winter Market was a pleasant surprise for us. Intending to head into Belgium for their Christmas Markets that are held over until the new year, we chose Dunkirk as a mid-point on out road trip where we could learn more about Operation Dynamo and see the infamous beaches where so many lives were lost…
Fernweh Findings 