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Linderhof Palace – Castles of King Ludwig II in Bavaria
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Linderhof Palace is the only building project that King Ludwig II saw to completion. His life was cut short mysteriously when he was found dead, floating in a lake at 40 years old. “Mad” King Ludwig most likely was not mad but quite eccentric. Linderhof is located near the Ettal Abbey in the mountains…
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Rothenburg o.d.T: The jewel of the Romantic Road in Germany
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Rothenburg, Germany is a magical walled city that is home to the largest year round Christmas shop in Germany, Kathe Wohlfahrt. The shop is open year round and is modeled after the annual Christmas market in the town square. I would love to go back to…
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A Speakeasy
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The Tipsy Terrier Pub is a speakeasy of sorts. Our establishment is hidden from the street, you need to know how
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Step by Step how to build a Pizza Oven
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How to build a Forno, wood fired brick oven History The term al forno refers to a traditional Italian style of cooking that relies on wood-burning ovens and open-flame grills. Over time, the brick oven—with its arched doorway and wooden board used to slide food in and out—has become a signature symbol of this…
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Heidelberg, Germany
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The town of Heidelberg, sits along the Nekar River south of Frankfurt, and is known for the stunning pink castle upon the hill. In fact, this Heidleberg Germany travel guide will help you discover what makes this beautiful town so special. We arrived by train from Tres-Karden, on the Mosel River after visiting Burg…
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Burg Eltz
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Burg Eltz is an amazing castle located just north of the Mosel River, a river that joins the Rhine in Koblenz. The castle can be reached by all modes of transportation: foot, boat, train, bus or car. This website details how to get to the castle. I have visited by car and by train/foot…
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The Bellini
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If you follow me on Instagram you saw that we enjoyed Bellinis in our garden on Sunday afternoon. The Bellini is a champagne cocktail that features peach flavors and is divine. The first time I tasted this delicious drink was at Harry’s Bar in Venice, where it was invented. This is recipe is inspired…
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Marksburg Castle on the Rhine
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Travel Tuesday: Part 3 of our trip of the Rhine Valley. If you are just joining in you can follow links to Part 1 and Part 2. We awoke at Burg Rheinfels Castle, enjoyed breakfast overlooking the Rhine, explored the ruins of the castle and set off towards the town of Braubach and Marksburg…
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Burg Rheinfels Castle – Where to Stay While Touring the Rhine Valley
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Part 2 of Touring the Rhine Valley Why the Rhine Valley Works for Every Type of Traveler The Rhine Valley makes an easy and rewarding destination for couples and families who enjoy variety.Days can include castle visits, riverside hikes, and long meals paired with local wine or beer.Kirk and I loved our time on…
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Spiced Apple Cider and Halloween recap
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One of my favorite things about Fall is warming up with a hot beverage. Mulled wine, hot tea, apple cider, coffee, etc. I like my apple cider spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and the like. Trader Joe’s Spiced Apple Cider has been my go to cider for years, and it is only $2.99 for…