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A classic green double-decker bus parked on a cobblestone street next to a wooden building, with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A classic green double-decker bus parked on a cobblestone street next to a wooden building, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

Bend

August 24, 2024
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BEND, OR :: Bend: Bantering and bonding with bosom buddies in breweries, Blockbuster, and boutiques with boardgames, bikes, books, burritos, and birria amongst all the bougie...

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A bright view of an old, ivy-covered stone building with a courtyard, stone wall, greenery, and modern furniture. People relax in the sun under a red patio umbrella on a clear blue day.
A bright view of an old, ivy-covered stone building with a courtyard, stone wall, greenery, and modern furniture. People relax in the sun under a red patio umbrella on a clear blue day.

The Castle Museum

August 24, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: Our final day was spent at our castle-hotel exploring the onsite tower museum and enjoying their delicious made-from-scratch...

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A person sits on a rusted armchair sculpture outside a building. The background features glass panels and pavement.
A person sits on a rusted armchair sculpture outside a building. The background features glass panels and pavement.

Gutenberg-Museum Mainz

August 23, 2024
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GUTENBERG-MUSEUM MAINZ, MAINZ, GERMANY :: Gutenberg’s movable-type printing press is arguably one of mankind’s greatest inventions, credited with bringing about The...

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A historic European market square features cobblestone paths, outdoor food stalls, and towering trees. The vibrant scene captures local commerce and community life.
A historic European market square features cobblestone paths, outdoor food stalls, and towering trees. The vibrant scene captures local commerce and community life.

Mainz, Germany

August 22, 2024
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MAINZ, GERMANY :: We checked out market day in Mainz. It was about an hour away from our castle-hotel, and the largest city we visited during our three weeks in...

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Simple Page

August 22, 2024
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Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: https://rivaxstudio.com Comments Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the...

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A small, white chapel nestled in a forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight on the ground.
A small, white chapel nestled in a forest with tall trees and dappled sunlight on the ground.

Secret Garden at the Castle

August 21, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: A secret garden surrounded our castle-hotel. It’s so secret, we only discovered the entrance on our third visit! Using...

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A family walks a cobblestone lane surrounded by charming half-timbered houses with hanging flowers. They stand near a decorative sign for a sausage shop.
A family walks a cobblestone lane surrounded by charming half-timbered houses with hanging flowers. They stand near a decorative sign for a sausage shop.

Drosselgasse Rüdesheim

August 20, 2024
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DROSSELGASSE RÜDESHEIM, RÜDESHEIM AM RHEIN, GERMANY :: Rüdesheim is one of the top wine producing regions in Germany, and it also includes a famous alleyway called...

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Two blue German directional signs in front of Neuschwanstein Castle on a sunny day.
Two blue German directional signs in front of Neuschwanstein Castle on a sunny day.

Burghotel “Auf Schönburg”

August 19, 2024
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: We have returned for a third time to our favorite castle overlooking the Rhine, Schloss Schönburg in Oberwesel. The town...

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A visitor enjoys the Whillmore Express coaster at a magical theme park attraction.
A visitor enjoys the Whillmore Express coaster at a magical theme park attraction.

Europa-Park

August 18, 2024
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EUROPA-PARK, RUST, GERMANY :: We love Europa-Park! It’s Germany’s largest theme park, and the most visited seasonal theme park in the world. No one beats...

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Visitors enjoying warm waters in a hot spring surrounded by an illuminated ice-like cave interior, featuring textured walls and colorful lighting.
Visitors enjoying warm waters in a hot spring surrounded by an illuminated ice-like cave interior, featuring textured walls and colorful lighting.

Rulantica

August 18, 2024
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RULANTICA, RUST, GERMANY :: We enjoyed two days at the Rulantica water park! With over 50 slides and attractions spread over the area of six football fields, indoors and out,...

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A grand chateau-style hotel features a cobblestone entrance with a vibrant circular garden full of yellow flowers and evergreen shrubs.
A grand chateau-style hotel features a cobblestone entrance with a vibrant circular garden full of yellow flowers and evergreen shrubs.

Hotel Krønasår

August 18, 2024
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HOTEL KRØNASÅR, RUST, GERMANY :: After “roughing” it through Iceland and Switzerland for two weeks, it was time to relax and indulge in the comforts of...

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A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.
A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.

Grindelwald, Switzerland

August 15, 2024
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GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Sometimes our most memorable travel moments are unplanned. When fleeting from one tourist hot spot to another, we fill ourselves with precious moments...

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A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.
A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.

Glacier Canyon

August 14, 2024
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GLACIER CANYON -GRINDLEWALD, UNTERSEEN, SWITZERLAND :: We explored an impressively deep glacial canyon that was recently featured on the Amazing Race. In that episode, the teams...

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A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.
A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.

Pfingstegg

August 13, 2024
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PFINGSTEGG, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Pfingstegg is a cool little park on the side of the mountain with a fun alpine slide and forest swing coaster. It also has a playground...

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Hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with a scenic view of a turquoise lake.
Hikers walk along a rocky mountain trail with a scenic view of a turquoise lake.

Schynige Platte

August 8, 2024
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SCHYNIGE PLATTE, WILDERSWIL, SWITZERLAND :: Schynige Platte is one of the best trails in the Bernese Oberland! Unfortunately, it requires riding the slowest cog train in the world...

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Two people smiling in a candy store surrounded by shelves of colorful chocolate bars and wrapped candies.
Two people smiling in a candy store surrounded by shelves of colorful chocolate bars and wrapped candies.

Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven

August 8, 2024
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LINDT SWISS CHOCOLATE HEAVEN JUNGFRAUJOCH, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND :: Before leaving Jungfraujoch, we of course had to stop at the world’s highest chocolate store,...

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Jungfrau

August 7, 2024
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JUNGFRAU – TOP OF EUROPE, INTERLAKEN, SWITZERLAND :: Some photos from “The Top of Europe” at Jungfraujoch overlooking the Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the...

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Visitors in winter clothing explore a stunning tunnel carved into a glacier's blue ice.
Visitors in winter clothing explore a stunning tunnel carved into a glacier's blue ice.

Ice Palace Jungfraujoch

August 7, 2024
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ICE PALACE, JUNGFRAUJOCH, SWITZERLAND :: Also at Jungfraujoch are a small network of caves carved into the glacier! Since 1934, the Ice Palace has hosted visitors in a chilly...

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Visitors observe a large illuminated snow globe labeled 'A Little Dream of Switzerland' surrounded by glowing yellow stars in a darkened exhibit space.
Visitors observe a large illuminated snow globe labeled 'A Little Dream of Switzerland' surrounded by glowing yellow stars in a darkened exhibit space.

Alpine Sensation

August 6, 2024
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ALPINE SENSATION, JUNGFRAUJOCH, SWITZERLAND :: We took a train to Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station at 11,332 feet! Built over 112 years ago on a well-financed...

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A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.
A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.

Karaoke Gondola

August 5, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: The Swiss gondolas are amazing, but there are a few that take the fun to another level! On our way back from Lauterbrunnen, we rode...

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A group of hikers poses on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Traditional alpine houses and a distant church spire complete the picturesque landscape.
A group of hikers poses on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush greenery and towering cliffs. Traditional alpine houses and a distant church spire complete the picturesque landscape.

Lauterbrunnen AKA Rivendell

August 4, 2024
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LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: A young J.R.R. Tolkien visited the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and it inspired his vision for Rivendell, one of the last Elven homes in Middle Earth. We...

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A hiker walks a gravel path through a green alpine meadow. Snow-capped mountains and a blue sky form the background.
A hiker walks a gravel path through a green alpine meadow. Snow-capped mountains and a blue sky form the background.

Männlichen-Kleine Scheidegg

August 3, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN-KLEINE SCHEIDEGG, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: The 5km trail from Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg is one of the most popular in the Jungfrau region, and for...

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Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.
Visit the iconic mammoth playground structure at Mount Hood Meadows. It's a perfect blend of fun and mountain views.

Männlichen Royal Walk

August 2, 2024
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MÄNNLICHEN ROYAL WALK, WENGEN, SWITZERLAND :: Our first destination in Switzerland was Männlichen for The Royal Walk. Not sure why it’s called that, but the views...

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A family enjoys reading and working with tablets on a train. The interior features red seats and a view of green fields outside.
A family enjoys reading and working with tablets on a train. The interior features red seats and a view of green fields outside.

Hotel Bodmi

August 2, 2024
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HOTEL BODMI, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Our trip to Iceland was great, but it was just the layover stop to Switzerland! (Icelandair lets you extend their layovers for up to...

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Two people crouching on a dark, rocky terrain, stacking stones into intricate spiral formations known as lethis.
Two people crouching on a dark, rocky terrain, stacking stones into intricate spiral formations known as lethis.

Grindavik

July 31, 2024
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GRINDAVIK, ICELAND :: Before leaving the area, we stopped by the lava field that flowed through a few weeks ago, cutting off the main road to Grindavik and the Blue...

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Three people sitting on a park bench enjoying soft-serve ice cream on a sunny day.
A family of three smiles for the camera during a dinner outing. The warm interior features modern decor and a bustling background.
A group of young fans makes playful faces at a concert, with one sticking out their tongue.
A winding road curves through a vibrant autumn forest with colorful leaves and a guardrail on the side.
Kristie sits at an outdoor table with a cup of coffee, smiling. The setting is near a building with large glass windows and a green umbrella overhead.
A deep blue cenote surrounded by dense green foliage with a yellow building perched along the rocky rim.
A serene beach scene featuring a coiled rope on the sand. In the background, sea stacks are silhouetted against a colorful sunset sky.
A person relaxing in a chair before a bookshelf at an office desk.
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Children and an adult collecting dyed Easter eggs in a cozy living room with a purple basket and colorful eggs on the floor.
A delighted group shares a treat at a restaurant, laughing over a dessert bowl at a red table.
A family sits around a circular outdoor fire pit at sunset, s'mores on hand.
A serene meadow filled with white spire-shaped wildflowers against a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds. Tall evergreen trees frame the landscape.
A group of people snowshoe through a snowy landscape in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by snow-covered trees under an overcast sky.
A scenic coastal trail with a hiker walking along the path, overlooking the ocean on a sunny day.
Two young children smiling outdoors while holding homemade art cards. A close-up shows one child laughing joyfully.
A family poses for a photo inside a large heart-shaped sculpture made of woven natural fibers.
A person in a dynamic bowling stance at a crowded bowling alley with a red ball in hand.
A tranquil mountain lake reflects the clear blue sky, bordered by rugged peaks and rocky shores.
A tabby cat peers curiously through lush green plants in the Pacific Northwest.
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