Tag: #europe
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Tre Cime Di Lavaredo – Eastbound Trail to Rifugio Lavaredo
Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Drei Zinnen in German) are three distinctive battlement-like peaks, in northeastern Italy. They are probably one of the best-known mountain groups in the Alps. The three peaks, from east to west, are Cima Piccola (Little Peak), Cima Grande (Big Peak) and Cima Ovest (Western Peak). The most easily accessible support point around Drei Zinnen is Rifugio Auronzo (Auronzo…
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Fairytale Village of Appenzell, Switzerland
Appenzell is a village in northeastern Switzerland and capital of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The village has been found in historical records since 11th century and has been under the Abbey of Saint Gall in nearby St. Gallen since 1223 A.D. The buildings in the village core, the parish church, the 1563 town hall,…
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Innsbruck – A Driving Tour
Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. The city is about 20 miles north of Brenner Pass that divides Italy and Austria and is in close proximity to Bavaria, Germany and South Tyrol, Italy. The city is located in the broad valley between high mountains, the North Chain in the…
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Naples & Pompeii: Echoes of Antiquity
Welcome to a journey through the historic landscapes of Naples and Pompeii, where ancient tales and archaeological wonders intertwine to tell stories of civilizations past. Our adventure to this historic region was more than just a voyage; it was a reawakening. Our first encounter with the grandeur of Naples and Pompeii was aboard one of…
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Hallstatt, Austria – Funicular and Sky view
Hallstatt is a lakeside village near Salzburg, Austria famous for its salt mines and scenic view. Hallstatt is accessible via a scenic mountain road from major highways connecting nearby cities like Salzburg and Graz. The village lies between the southwestern shore of Hallstätter See and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif. It is connected…
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Night Train – Amsterdam to Munich
The Night Train service from Amsterdam, The Netherlands To Munich, Germany is an overnight train service across western Europe leaving Amsterdam Central station in the evening and reaching Munich by early morning. Reservations can be made via the OBB website. Another good resource is “The man in seat 61” train travel website. See the pictures…
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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…
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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…
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