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Exploration of Germany Continues…
Today’s exploration is in and around the town of Rudesheim am Rhein. The highlight here is a gondola ride up to the Niederwalddenkmal, a monument dedicated to the unification of the German people.
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Tagged Europe, Germany, gondola, Rhine River, river cruise, Rudesheim, Rudesheim am Rhein, vacation, vineyard
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Speyer, Germany
We just can’t get enough of the medieval towns and cities in Europe. While many of them have the same features such as city walls, towers, and cathedrals, each one brings its own uniqueness to the traveler. Today we’re checking … Continue reading
Gengenbach and the World’s Largest Advent Calendar
OK, so it might not be Christmas season right now, but you can relive the spirit of the season with the latest installment of our European trip video series. Today we find ourselves in Germany for the first time on … Continue reading
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Tagged advent calendar, Christmas, Europe, Gengenbach, Germany, vacation
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Two More European Adventure Videos
Our tour continues, this time with a focus on France, specifically the small medieval town of Riquewihr and the much larger city of Strasbourg.
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Tagged Europe, France, Rhine River, Riquewihr, river cruise, Strasbourg, travel
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Off to Switzerland
We complete the trifecta of “planes, trains, and automobiles” by taking a rail trip from Vienna to Basel, Switzerland.
One Day in Vienna
After completing our stay in Brno, we grabbed a bus to Vienna, Austria. We traveled with RegioJet, which is a private Czech company which specializes in rail and bus travel. It was a great experience. The ride was approximately two … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, Europe, ferris wheel, travel, vacation, Vienna, Wiener Risenrad
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Walking Tour of Brno, Czechia
First full day in Europe involved a tour of the city of Brno. Time to check out a castle and a nuclear bunker left over from the Cold War era.
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged 10-Z, Brno, bunker, castle, cathedral, Cold War, Czech Republic, Czechia, Spilberk Castle
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