Castles Along the Rhine
The highest concentration of castles is in Germany’s 40-mile-long Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This compact region contains 40 castles.
Photographing Cologne Cathedral
Because allied forces chose to avoid hitting the Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral survived World War II bombings when everything else in the city was completely destroyed.
Marksburg Castle
Perched high atop a steep hill overlooking the town of Braubach, Marksburg is the best surviving example of a medieval castle in the area.
Cologne Cathedral (Köln Dom)
The grandeur of Cologne’s grand Gothic Kölner Dom draws crowds from around the world on a daily basis. Here are a few things you should know before visiting.
Oberwesel, Germany
Oberwesel has a long history, dating back to 50 AD. The Celts settled here, and under the Romans, Oberwesel was a station on a Roman military road.
Things People Forget to Bring for a Cruise
Even when using a list, both virgin and seasoned cruisers can tell stories about the things they forgot to pack for a cruise, and regretted.
Schokoladen Museum
The museum tells the story of chocolate making in Cologne and then moves on to tell how chocolate is made and where the ingredients come from.
Cologne, Germany
Cologne is Germany’s oldest city dating back to the Roman era in 50 BC and, for centuries, the city was the religious center of Germany
Domaine du Daley
The Domaine du Daley was founded in 1392, making it the oldest commercial entity in Switzerland. It stands on a historic site overlooking Lake Geneva.
Traveling in Switzerland
Switzerland isn’t much different from other countries in Europe but there are a few things to know that will make your first visit a smooth one.