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Heidelberg Castle, Germany—the Definition of Romanticism (2024)
Romantic, lovely Heidelberg, Germany, would be just another lovely, romantic German town but for the majesty of its icon, Heidelberg Castle. Also known as Heidelberg Palace, because it truly is a palace within a castle within a fortress, Schloss Heidelberg (its German name) has drawn visitors to this pretty city on the Neckar River for…
Visiting the Thingstätte, Heidelberg: an Older Woman’s Quest for Understanding
Heidelberg, Germany’s, history, its castle and university, its vibrant student life and intellectual air, and the fun of riding the Bergbahn funicular, all give it a kind glow, full of energy and beauty. But there are shadows on this sunny charm, as there are in cities all over Germany. The Thingstätte, in Heidelberg, is one…
A Visit to the Heiligenberg, Heidelberg, Germany’s Holy Mountain
With my ancestral roots in Heidelberg, Germany, I was curious on my last visit to discover more of its history and legends. I learned one fine way to do that is up on the Heiligenberg, The Holy Mountain. This heavily wooded hill is home to medieval monastery ruins, the remains of a Celtic fort and…
Where to See Tulips in Holland, in 2024
Updated January 3, 2024 By Donna Tulips and Holland. The words go together like, oh, cheese and beer. Windmills and flower fields. Stroop and wafel. You can’t go to the Netherlands in spring without seeing tulips. But where is the best place to view them in all their glory? And how can you do it?…
Lekker! An Amsterdam Food Tour by Foot and Boat
You might have heard it said that Dutch food is…umm…boring. Well, I joined Eating Europe for their Amsterdam food tour of the Jordaan neighborhood, including a private boat trip through the historic canals of this so-beautiful city. And I’m here to tell you…you heard wrong. This tour will fill your mouth with rich flavors, your…
How to Visit the Mucha Museum, Prague
The Mucha Museum, in Prague, is one of my favorite “almost hidden” treasures in the City of 100 Spires. Located in Nové Město, just a quick walk from Wenceslaus Square, it should be on your must-see list of things to do in Prague. December 26,1894 – The workshop office of Lemercier Printers, Paris: The phone…
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