Dresden's Christmas Stollen is World Famous: The Christmas season brings with it many special treats and one of my favourites is the Stollen. This German Christmas cake, called the Weihnachtsstollen or Christstollen is a loaf-shaped cake made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts and … [Read more...]
Monkey Business in Heidelberg
Brückenaffe - The Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg: If, like many visitors to Heidelberg you love this medieval city and want to ensure that you return here again, head for the Brückenaffe, the Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg. Located on the west end of the Bridge Gate, Heidelberg's Bridge Monkey is … [Read more...]
Monkey Business in Heidelberg
Brückenaffe - The Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg: If, like many visitors to Heidelberg you love this medieval city and want to ensure that you return here again, head for the Brückenaffe, the Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg. Located on the west end of the Bridge Gate, Heidelberg's Bridge Monkey is … [Read more...]
Bunratty Folk Park – A Glimpse into Rural Life in the Past
A Recreation of What Rural Life Was Like in Ireland Over 100 Years Ago: For a glimpse into rural life in Ireland in the past, we paid a visit to the Bunratty Folk Park in Bunratty, County Clare. The Folk Park is set within the grounds of Bunratty Castle and is one of the most visited … [Read more...]
A Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle
A Medieval Banquet with the Earl of Thomond: At Bunratty Castle in County Clare we had an opportunity to experience a medieval banquet. Ah, but weren't they all carnivores during that time and should non-meat eaters like us attend a medieval banquet? Our tour director convinced us that an … [Read more...]
Holyrood Palace – The Queen’s Official Scottish Residence
Holyrood Palace Has Been the Royal Residence of Many Kings and Queens: Holyrood Palace, or Palace of Holyroodhouse as it is officially called, is the official residence of the Queen when she is in Scotland. This Edinburgh Palace is located at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle, just at the … [Read more...]
Accademia di Santa Cecilia – Auditorium Parco Della Musica
An Evening with the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in the Auditorium Parco Della Musica: For lovers of classical music, a concert with the orchestra and choir of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (National Academy of St. Cecilia) is the icing on the cake on any Rome holiday. For, the … [Read more...]
Reeperbahn – Hamburg’s Famous "Mile of Sin"
Reeperbahn - Entertainment Boulevard or Still a Wicked Mile? Our visit to the Reeperbahn in Hamburg's St. Pauli district was a disappointment! No, we weren't looking to check out the Reeperbahn's erotic theatres or to go into any of the strip clubs, but a promised stroll through Hamburg's … [Read more...]
Hamburg – A Bustling Port City
Hamburg - A Hanseatic League City With a Very Modern Outlook : Hamburg, Germany's second biggest city is also the second largest container terminal in Europe after Rotterdam. Once a leading member of the Hanseatic League, this city on the River Elbe prides itself of its maritime … [Read more...]
A Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is the Inspiration for Walt Disney's Castle: Schloss Neuschwanstein is one of the most recognizable castles in Europe and we are glad that our autumn visit we had time to take a tour of the interior of the castle. On a previous trip in winter, we were only able to admire … [Read more...]
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