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Europe’s Castles: Find Your Own Camelot – II

Part 2: Mad King Ludwig and Ehrenberg
By Laura B. FoyGermany

Since Germany can be considered castle country, with numerous unique fortifications in the
Rhine/Mosel region to the fantasy-filled castles of Bavaria, I have more than one favorite.

Burg Eltz Castle, Rhine/Mosel

Burg Eltz Castle

Germany’s best medieval castle experience in the Rhine/Mosel region is the Burg Eltz Castle,
nestled in [...]

Europe’s Castles: Find Your Own Camelot

Part 1: Castles of France and Portugal
By Laura B. FoyBefore the castle days of Camelot in England with its round table politics and jousting, honorable knights, continental Europe was also building castles that were breathtaking. Wherever you traverse the European continent, somewhere a castle will find you. From the Portuguese Atlantic in the town [...]

Bicycling in Holland: What’s the Big Deal? – The Netherlands

Venture on two wheels across the varied Dutch land

Europe by Auto: Kilometers of Fun

If you have a sense of adventure and have an explo

European Escapes: Top City Park Respite – Europe

European Escapes: Top City Park Respites
Find Solace In Urban Parks
Take time out from your busy, city-packed, sightseeing itinerary to picnic and relax in the city’s
favorite park retreat. Not only is it a refreshing break for your mind and feet, but a great way to
feel the pulse of the city, not to mention a terrific [...]