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

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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 ...

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Landforms of Europe and Russia

Europe and Russia have two very interesting landforms located in the northern regions of the world. Europe’s mountain range, such as, the Alps form the highest mountain ranges of Europe, with the highest peak being 13,000ft high. The Sierra Nevada located in southern Spain, the Pyrenees mountain range located between France and Spain, the Apennines, ...

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Top 5 German Attractions in Winter and Summer

Undeniably the most popular time to visit Germany is in the fall and for good reason. The well known German beer and warm weather is very inviting. Oktoberfest is one of the most well known festivals that is celebrated in Germany. It is celebrated in its home land as America. Munich is the most popular ...

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Basic Information About Various Cruise Tours Near Frankfurt

River cruise tours are a very popular method of exploring the Europe. You may spend the day sailing through Frankfurt on the longest river from Germany, the Rhine River. Cruises along this river will vary depending on luxury or length, and there are many cruise companies from which you can choose, so shopping around a ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Best Travel Destinations in Germany

One of the best travel destinations in Germany is Berlin. Berlin is best known for parties in their big city. If you love to travel to big cities to party than this is the place for you. Berlin is the capitol of Germany and offers travelers a promise in the fun department. Another wonderful place ...

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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 ...

My Military Career: From the Marines to the Air Force

Boot camp, screaming instructors, standing at attention for seemingly hours on end, thousands of pushups…the list goes on. My military career started with a trip to San Diego for Marine Corps basic training. Then 3 years later in what I briefly thought was insanity, I went through 3 weeks of Air Force basic training as ...