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The Rhine River

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May 22nd 2015
Today I have been driving along the gorgeous Rhine valley. The stretch of the river between Bingen and Koblenz is reckoned to be the most scenic because of the steep banks and many castles. There are also quaint little towns like Bacharach with its hillside vineyards (see picture). I passed the famous outcropping known as the Lorelei (see picture). I think there was an opera written about the lege ... read more

Europe » Germany

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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