Castles and Vineyards

Most of the Rhine Castles are not hotels; and the surrounding steep slopes have been planted with grape vines. We were told that the stone outcroppings help hold the heat and promote vine growth and fruit ripening.

River Cruise on the Rhine - Interrupted

October 2nd 2011
Acute Uticaria! “Nettles! Nein Bucks!” said Germany’s own rendition of Dougie Howser in ruling out that the very itchy lumps and swells that all but closed my eyes and invaded my body were “Not (Bed) Bucks!” So begins day four of a twelve day river cruise from Cologne to Nuremberg on the Rhine and the Main in Germany and then on to Prague for a few exotic artsy days! It wasn’t to be ... read more

Europe » Germany » North Rhine-Westphalia » Cologne

As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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