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Folktale Winery Lunch in the Wine Garden
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Our lunch at Folktale Winery’s Wine Garden on September 6, 2025, was nothing short of magical. From the moment we walked in, the space wrapped us in that signature Carmel charm—equal parts relaxed, elegant, and wonderfully indulgent. It truly felt like the perfect blend of delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and thoughtful service. We started…
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Refuge Day Spa in Carmel
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A Tranquil Thermal Escape on the Monterey Coast If you’re looking for the ultimate “ahhhh” moment on the Monterey Peninsula, then let me introduce you to Refuge Day Spa in Carmel. Tucked into the quiet Carmel Valley hills, this spa skips the traditional massages and facials and instead leans fully into the magic of…
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Crown Royal Jacket
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The Crown Royal Jacket in All Its Glory Here it is—the Crown Royal Jacket, fully finished and ready to shine! To add a fun detail, I altered a Crown Royal bag and transformed it into a breast pocket. Thankfully, I managed to complete the entire jacket just in time for Mardi Gras. As you…
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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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Heidelberg, Germany
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Photo Credit -Wikipedia The town of Heidelberg, sits along the Nekar River south of Frankfurt, and is known for the stunning pink castle upon the hill. We arrived by train from Tres-Karden, on the Mosel River after visiting Burg Eltz The train ride was 2 1/2 hours and did not require a reservation with…
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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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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 Traveling the Rhine is a great destination for couples or families by spending your day hiking, trying the local wine or beer and visiting castles. There is something for everyone to enjoy. My husband and I loved our time on the Rhine – especially our night at…
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The Rhine River, by ferry and train
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The Rhine River is a beautiful waterway accessible by land or water. The first time I visited Germany and the Rhine River valley I traveled with my parents and brother after a semester abroad in Bath, England. We flew to Frankfurt, rented a car and only had our first nights accommodation reserved. We drove…
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Koln (Cologne) , Germany
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Cologne or Koln, Germany. This amazing cathedral is steps from the train station and is definitely worth a visit if you are in Germany or a neighboring country. Facade The Cathedral in Cologne is a World Heritage Site, the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second tallest spires in the entire…