Category: Adventures
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Viewing the spectacular fall colors at Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
Rüdesheim am Rhein – established town rights January 1, 1818 Along the Rhine River sits a little town called Rüdesheim am Rhein, or Rüdesheim, which is well known for its wine. This stretch of the Rhine River, around 65 kilometers from Koblenz to Rüdesheim, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designated…
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Mainz: The perfect wine capital of Germany
Mainz – Founded in 1st Century BC by the Romans Mainz is located on the left bank of the Rhine River in Germany, and is known as the wine capital of Germany. Luckily for me, Max had a work trip I was given the opportunity to tag along. Previously I have only been in the…
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Paris: the land of cappuccinos, croissants, and chocolate.
Paris – became capital of France in 987 Pondering how to spend the long weekend since Max had a day off, we decided to spend it in Paris. We have visited twice previously so the pressure to see all the sites would not be there, instead just the ability to enjoy the food, sites and…
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Meandering the Roman walls of York
York – AD 41 York has a long, rich history dating back to the Roman times. Whether it be for the dark ghost history, historic Roman walls that surround the city, or the Shambles which are rumored to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley from Harry Potter, it is our first long weekend trip. In…