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Neuschwanstein – the Dream Castle of a ‘Mad’ King
The elegant silhouette of Neuschwanstein Castle rises gracefully above the mist of the Bavarian woods. A symbol of extravagant taste and refined sophistication. A royal palace that will forever be tied to the alluring and controversial figure…
- February 8, 2016
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The Weekly Postcard: Hohenschwangau Castle
If it wasn’t for the glorious and world renowned Neuschwanstein just a stone-throw away, the Hohenschwangau Castle might have never achieved its fame. Schloss Hohenschwangau, as the Germans call it, is best known…
- February 5, 2016
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The Weekly Postcard: Dresden’s Skyline at Night
This week’s photo features the Old City (Altstadt) Dresden at night. For many centuries Dresden was the royal residence for the kings of Saxony. Throughout its tumultuous history the city continued…
- July 28, 2014
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Schloss Charlottenburg – A Night at the King’s Palace
Have you ever been invited at the Prussian King’s court? Well, we have. It happened while we were in Berlin. Our visit at the summer residence…
- March 21, 2014
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The Singing Drain Pipes of Kunsthofpassage
Last year, while we were in Dresden, I stumbled upon a picture of a funny building with a big giraffe on it. It was the Kunsthofpassage. I tried…
- March 20, 2014
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3 Places in Dresden Neustadt You Shouldn’t Miss Even If Your Feet Are Killing You
I didn’t know what to expect in Dresden’s Neustadt when I set off for my city tour that morning. My feet were badly damaged after three…
- March 17, 2014
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8 Incredible Sites in Historic Dresden
Dresden has much to boast about when it comes to tourist attractions, but the truth is that you don’t need a lot of time to explore it. The…
- March 15, 2014
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Why is Dresden an Overlooked City?
Dresden was definitely not on my bucket list, but sometimes travel plans can change for superficial reasons. We were making arrangements for a trip to Germany last…
- March 7, 2014
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Königstein – the Fortress of the Saxon Switzerland
If you took time visit the Bastei Rocks, you will find yourself in close proximity to the small town of Königstein. Atop the table hill bearing the same…
- January 29, 2014
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Bastei Rocks – the Grand Canyon of Germany
Largely unknown to the American traveler and surely not sufficiently advertised, the Saxon Switzerland is a very beautiful national park located South-East of Dresden around…
- January 28, 2014

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