Profile: John Kay & Steppenwolf: A German-American Success Story By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Steppenwolf is the name of
Hermann Hesse’s famous novel, as well as the name of the legendary rock ‘n’ roll band that came out of 1960s America. Formed by John Kay (Joachim Fritz Krauledat), the band soared to superstar status with
mega-hits, such as “Born to be Wild.” The life of lead singer and founding father John Kay reads like a classic story from American history, rising from German immigrant kid to pop culture icon.
Land of Wine and Wall by Bill Stephens Vintners in the former GDR regions of Saxony and Saale-Unstrut up the ante with
quality wines and wine tourism.
The Salt Mine of Merkers by Jörg M. Unger This immense mine was surveyed for “white gold” at the turn of the last century,
inspected for real gold in 1945, and is visited for history and natural sights today.
East Frisian Tea – An Obsession by Tido Holtkamp While the cold North Sea winds blow, East Frisians warm their souls with a rich tradition of drinking tea.
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