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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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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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An elegant atrium features a grand chandelier and a massive stone gargoyle suspended from a high ceiling.
An elegant atrium features a grand chandelier and a massive stone gargoyle suspended from a high ceiling.

Hotel Kronasaur

July 13, 2022
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HOTEL KRØNASÅR, RUST, GERMANY :: Europa-Park features six themed hotels. We stayed in Kronasar, which looks like a mythological Scandinavian museum, and is...

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A child balances on floating platforms in a large indoor water park pool beside an ark.
A child balances on floating platforms in a large indoor water park pool beside an ark.

Rulantica Water Park Day 1

July 13, 2022
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RULANTICA, RUST, GERMANY :: We enjoyed a couple days at Rulantica water park. Most of it is indoors and temperature controlled, and the fun-themed rides are thrilling and fun!...

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A bustling indoor dining area with colorful roller coaster tracks overhead
A bustling indoor dining area with colorful roller coaster tracks overhead

Food Loop

July 12, 2022
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FOOD LOOP, RUST, GERMANY :: Food Loop! One of the coolest restaurants in Europa-Park, where your order is placed on a screen and then soon delivered via roller coaster to...

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Intricate lattice pattern of a wrought iron gate with bold lettering. Architectural detail from a travel photo on JohnandKristie.
Intricate lattice pattern of a wrought iron gate with bold lettering. Architectural detail from a travel photo on JohnandKristie.

Dachau

July 11, 2022
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DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP, DACHAU, GERMANY :: “All the Dachaus must remain standing. The Dachaus, the Belsens, the Buchenwalds, the Auschwitzes, all of them. They must...

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A person with reddish-orange hair sips a drink at a bar while another person stands nearby.
A person with reddish-orange hair sips a drink at a bar while another person stands nearby.

Hofbräuhaus München

July 10, 2022
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HOFBRÄUHAUS MÜNCHEN – DAS ORIGINAL, MUNICH, GERMANY :: The next best thing to Oktoberfest in Munich is the original Hofbrauhaus brewery and beer hall! Lauren tried...

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A scenic view of traditional European architecture featuring cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered buildings.
A scenic view of traditional European architecture featuring cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered buildings.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

July 10, 2022
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ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER, GERMANY :: Rothenburg on the Tauber, the quintessential medieval German town. ✖ Visiting Historic Tower and Small Building Colorful Annual Flowers in a...

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A picturesque European town square featuring a central monument and colorful architectural buildings under a clear blue sky. The cobblestone plaza showcases vibrant flower arrangements and historic charm.
A picturesque European town square featuring a central monument and colorful architectural buildings under a clear blue sky. The cobblestone plaza showcases vibrant flower arrangements and historic charm.

Feuchtwangen

July 10, 2022
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FEUCHTWANGEN, GERMANY :: Between our destinations of Gelnhausen and Rothenburg, I found a “layover” vacation rental within an small, unfamiliar, and unassuming town...

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A collage of picturesque half-timbered houses with red and white facades and a traditional German-style hanging sign under a blue sky.
A collage of picturesque half-timbered houses with red and white facades and a traditional German-style hanging sign under a blue sky.

Bacharach

July 10, 2022
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BACHARACH, GERMANY :: Between our excursions to and from our castle hotel in Oberwesel, we explored the two adjacent Rhine River towns, Bacharach and Sankt Goar. In each, we...

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A detailed view of a historic stone castle perched on a lush, green hillside surrounded by dense forest.
A detailed view of a historic stone castle perched on a lush, green hillside surrounded by dense forest.

Burg Eltz

July 3, 2022
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BURG ELTZ, WIERSCHEM, GERMANY :: We really enjoyed our visit to Burg Eltz, hidden among the hills and forests of western Germany. The setting is just as memorable as the...

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A scenic view of a stone castle with a wooden footbridge leading to its entrance. Lush greenery and a paved pathway surround the historic structure.
A scenic view of a stone castle with a wooden footbridge leading to its entrance. Lush greenery and a paved pathway surround the historic structure.

Burghotel “Auf Schönburg”

July 3, 2022
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BURGHOTEL "AUF SCHÖNBURG", OBERWESEL, GERMANY :: Hotel Schönburg: The Rooms – After London we flew to Frankfurt, rented a van, and drove to The Rhein River Valley,...

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Busy beer hall crowded with guests under a vibrant painted ceiling mural.
Busy beer hall crowded with guests under a vibrant painted ceiling mural.

Oktoberfest

October 10, 2014
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MUNICH, GERMANY :: Here it is! The main event! The culmination of our epic nine-day adventure in Germany! OKTOBERFEST! It was so much fun, I can't even describe how great...

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The ornate Gothic architecture of Vienna's City Hall stands under a bright blue sky.
The ornate Gothic architecture of Vienna's City Hall stands under a bright blue sky.

Munich

October 9, 2014
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MUNICH, GERMANY :: After hiking sections of the Taubertal Panoramaweg, we continued on to Munich. It was a good change of pace after the trail, with time to relax and...

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A scenic photo blog post featuring the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, showcasing its turrets and surrounding Alpine landscape.
A scenic photo blog post featuring the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, showcasing its turrets and surrounding Alpine landscape.

Neuschwanstein Castle & Fussen

October 8, 2014
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NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, SCHWANGAU, GERMANY :: The hike up to the viewpoint near Mary’s Bridge was long and steep, but the view of Neuschwanstein Castle made it worth the...

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Three hikers walking on a forest trail with backpacks through vibrant green foliage in the Pacific Northwest.
Three hikers walking on a forest trail with backpacks through vibrant green foliage in the Pacific Northwest.

Panoramaweg Taubertal

October 3, 2014
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TAUBER VALLEY, GERMANY :: A 25 mile hike over two days from Tauberbischofsheim to Wertheim and Bad Mergentheim to Beckstein. Farmland, forests, old villages, castles, apple...

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A picturesque European town featuring traditional half-timbered houses with steep roofs and a historic clock tower in the background.
A picturesque European town featuring traditional half-timbered houses with steep roofs and a historic clock tower in the background.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

October 1, 2014
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ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER, GERMANY :: Rothenburg is a medieval walled city frozen in time. We enjoyed the gothic cathedral, dungeon museum, and beautiful park occupying the...

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A stunning view of the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Pilsen, Czech Republic, showcasing its grand architecture against a backdrop of a dramatic sky.
A stunning view of the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Pilsen, Czech Republic, showcasing its grand architecture against a backdrop of a dramatic sky.

Fulda

September 29, 2014
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FULDA, GERMANY :: Our adventure started in Fulda, the beautiful hometown of Jacob's extended family, who are the most warm, most inviting, most fun and funny people in all of...

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Visitors in winter clothing explore a stunning tunnel carved into a glacier's blue ice.
Travelers board a white and green ferry against a backdrop of coastal hills and California skies.
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Two children explore a grassy park under a large tree with autumn leaves, holding a stick and crouching on the ground.
A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.
A yellow and black gondola car featuring a graphic of the Ricola Karaoke Gondol and a singing marmot.
Family members with Easter egg baskets at a wooden picnic table. Brightly colored eggs decorate the table in a sunny garden.
Smiling riders enjoying a car shaped theme park ride under a bright blue sky.
A stunning view of a mountain range with rugged peaks under a clear blue sky.
A collage of picturesque half-timbered houses with red and white facades and a traditional German-style hanging sign under a blue sky.
A dancer performs a graceful sword routine on stage wearing traditional white attire.
A small orange bird perched on a shrub.
Tranquil lake surrounded by misty mountains with waterfalls cascading down. A lone evergreen stands in the foreground.
A rock band performs on stage during a live concert while the audience records and enjoys the show.
A spotted leopard relaxes on a log in a natural enclosure. The animal's intricate markings are highlighted by natural light and surrounding foliage.
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A stunning panoramic view capturing rugged peaks, a serene alpine lake, and layers of blue mountain ranges fading into the horizon.
Grassy hills under a dramatic sky with a single tree on top.
A bright red balloon floats above a glowing tent at night, with silhouettes of people underneath.
Colorful parade participants in elaborate costumes walk through a lively street festival. Spectators watch from the sidewalk as performers dance and interact with the crowd.
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