Articles for tag: Rhine, Rhine River, Rhine River Valley

Karla News

Guide to Rudesheim, Germany: A City of Castles

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step into a fairy tale with castles and rolling hills and a feeling like you can’t believe you’re here? Well, have I got a place for you to visit. It’s Rudesheim, Germany. I can’t count how many times I’ve been to Rudesheim. Even though you ...

Karla News

Historic Towns of Germany: World Heritage List

Germany has a rich history that dates back to the Roman Empire. Throughout Germany are historic towns, cities, castles, churches and landscapes. Of the many historic sites in Germany, several have been selected as having outstanding cultural value by the United Nations. The United Nations, UNESCO, has a running list of significant sites throughout the ...

Karla News

Top Ten Must-See Sites in Germany

Germany is a great country. I was able to trace some ancestry there, back across many generations. This stimulated my interest in learning more about the country and its culture and language. I then began to research places to visit for the trip I took. I have compiled some of the most incredible places in ...

Karla News

How to Ride the Car Ferries on the Rhine River in Germany

Here is some practical advice on how to ride the car ferries in Germany on the Rhine River… When I took a trip to Europe last fall, I decided to plan the whole trip myself. I spent about six months researching everything to make sure we didn’t have any mishaps or problems once we arrived ...

Karla News

Three Great Castles on the Rhine River in Germany

I visited Germany in October of 2006. Those were the good old days of yesteryear. Back then, I had a hint of romanticism left in my veins, and had promised myself to fulfill its wishes to travel to the most romantic place on earth- the romantic Rhine River Valley in Germany. And what makes this ...

Karla News

Ten Must-See Castles in Europe

I love castles. They make me think about a time when life was incredibly romantic. People worked hard and played hard. Lives may have been shorter, illness more common, and resources less abundant, but passion was at its peak. Visiting castles gives me hope that romanticism is still alive. I think many people feel this ...