Unkel – A Cultural Town on the Rhine

Unkel-Rhineland-Palatinate

Unkel Was Home to Many Famous Germans Including Willy Brandt: As our river boat cruises towards Remagen and the much anticipated Remagen Bridge, we glide past yet another picturesque town, a sight that we've become so used to seeing along the middle Rhine. The beautiful church along the riverbank and its neighbouring yellow building were eye-catching and I take a snap of Tony against the town which I later find out is Unkel. Unkel Unkel sits on the eastern bank of Rhine and is a … [Read more...]

Rheinland-Pfalz: Almond Blossom Festival

Rheinland-Pfalz-Almond-Blossoms © GNTB

The Rheinland-Pfalz is Famous for its Almond Blossom Festival: Spring is almond blossom time in the Rheinland-Pfalz or Rhineland-Palatinate and although the Pfalz has a many highlight events happening throughout the year, none is more highly anticipated than the Almond Blossom Festival. The appearance of the first almond blossoms is an indication that winter has come to an end and the Almond Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring. First Wine Festival of the Year The … [Read more...]