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Reschensee and Church of Curon Venosta
Lake Reschen is an artificial lake in the northwest corner of South Tyrol, Italy, approximately 2 km (1 mi) south of the Reschen Pass, which forms the border with Austria, and 3 km (2 mi) east of the mountain ridge forming the border with Switzerland. Lake Reschen is also called Lago di Resia (Italian) and Reschensee (German/Deutsch). It is the largest lake above 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in the Alps. Read more
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Historic lighthouse and Harbor – Lindau, Germany
Lindau is a town and island on the eastern side of Lake Constance (Bodensee in German) in Bavaria, Germany. It is near the borders of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, and the Swiss cantons of St. Gallen and Thurgau. Lindau is a popular tourist attraction in southern Germany. The gardens of Lindau are best in spring or summer blossom, and summer is the peak tourist period. Lindau is famous for its Read more
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A Walking Tour of Murano
Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, northeastern Italy. It lies about 1.5 km (1 mi) north of Venice and measures about 1.5 km (1 mi) across. It is famous for its glass making factories, a Venetian craft known around the world since late thirteenth century. Murano is mostly accessed via water bus services like Alilaguna or private boats. It Read more
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Grindelwald, Switzerland – Exploring the Jungfrau region
Grindelwald is a village in the Swiss Alps located at 1,034 m (3,392 ft) above sea level. It is overlooked by a section of the Bernese Alps from the Wetterhorn to the Eiger, which create a natural barrier. Together with the adjacent valley of Lauterbrunnen, the valley of Grindelwald forms part of the Jungfrau Region of the Bernese Oberland, between Interlaken and the main crest of the Bernese Alps. Read more
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Madrid: Football, Sunshine, and a Touch of Peru
Hola amigos! I’m back with another travel tale, fresh from the vibrant streets of Madrid. This time, my husband Rashid, our 16-year-old daughter Simone, and I embarked on a whirlwind adventure through the Spanish capital, following a delightful journey through the white villages of Andalusia and the Alcazar in Seville. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Our first Read more
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A Drive to lake Davos, Switzerland
Davos is an Alpine resort town in the region of Graubunden in Switzerland. The town is in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges. Davos is best known today for hosting the World Economic Forum, an annual meeting of global political and corporate leaders. Davos also has a long history of winter sport, and one of Switzerland’s largest ski Read more
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A Magical Day in London
Morning Arrival and Arsenal Adventure Our London escapade commenced with an energizing morning at Heathrow. Rashid and I eagerly anticipated the day ahead. Post a satisfying breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn, we embarked on our London tour. First stop: Arsenal. Despite being devoted fans of multiple clubs like Real Madrid, Inter Miami CF, Manchester Read more
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Dolomites Night Drive – Lienz to Kastelruth
Lienz, Austria is a scenic town nestled in the Eastern Alps. In the fall of 2022 we had the opportunity to drive from this town through the Italian Dolomites mountain range to picturesque town of Kastleruth, South Tyrol. The drive time is a little over 2 hours but covering that 133km distance in the evening Read more
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