Category: Architecture
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Colorful Cologne
Rick and I finished our trip to the Czech Republic and Germany with three nights in Cologne. The train journey from Berlin takes less than five hours and offers stunning views of the countryside along the way. We choose the CityClass Hotel am Dom due to its proximity to the train station, the Rhine River,…
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Easter in Berlin
Europe has an amazing rail system with direct routes, high-speed trains, several seating classes, and various food options. Our train from Prague to Berlin (EC 174) is operated by the Czech Rail System and has a restaurant carriage, Wi-Fi, and charging sockets. During the four and a half hour trip from Prague to Berlin, we…
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Picturesque Prague (Part One)
Since Rick and I both have Czech and Bohemian roots, visiting Prague was a high priority on our “wish list” of places to see. Located on the Vltava river, it is the largest city and capital of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Prague is home to about 1.3 million people and receives between 6 and…
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Bustling Bordeaux
Rick and I finished 2023 with a trip to Bordeaux shortly before Christmas. As we already had tickets to see the amazing Beatles Tribute band The Analogues, we decided to stay a few extra days to visit the Christmas Market at Allées de Tourny. Our small but very well-appointed apartment was located on a pedestrian…
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A Special Day In Marseille
After a rocky night at sea, we woke to a beautiful sunny day in Marseille, France. Founded around 600 BC by Greek settlers from Phocaea, Marseille is the oldest city in France. It is also the second largest in population after Paris. With over three hundred days of sunshine per year, 35 miles (57 kilometers)…