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Dorotheenhütte: Hidden Gem of the Black Forest
Germanyâs Black Forest hides many delightful secrets amid its thick foliage. In this land of fairytales and half-timbered houses lies a little glass factory, practicing the methods of a time long past. Located in the town of Wolfach, the Dorotheenhütte Glass Museum brings the traditions of yesterday alive for todayâs visitors. nnProudly known as the âBlack Forestâs only hand-blown glass factoryâ, Dorotheenhütte walks its guests through 2,000 years of glass history
August 31, 2007
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Lake Constance: Holiday on the Bodensee
August is âvacation monthâ for many Europeans. Shops close, traffic congests at all hours of the day, and a vacant hotel room is almost impossible to find. So, where do you go if you already live in a country where international tourists flock to? Many go to the peacefully blissful shores of Lake Constance. nnImage visiting three different countries in only one day! Itâs possible on Lake Constance. Called âThe Bodenseeâ in German, the lake laps at the shores of Germ
August 24, 2007
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Wuerttemberg Memorial Chapel: Tribute to a Young Queen
Perched atop a vineyard-covered hill, the lonely Wuerttemberg Memorial Chapel enjoys a magnificent view of the Stuttgart areaâs wine country. Although it sits in reverent silence, the chapel proclaims the timeless love of King Wilhelm I for his deceased bride, Katharina. The two now share this secluded resting place, together for eternity.nnIn 1819, Wilhelm and the people of Wuerttemberg lost their beloved queen at the tender age of 31. This queen had given much of her own
July 21, 2007
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A Tuscan State of Mind
Sometimes traveling isnât just about going to a destination; itâs a state of mind. Physically, Iâve been trapped in South Carolina for seven months now while mentally I try and put myself back in my favorite European places. One of my very favorites is the Tuscany region of Italy. While the city in South Carolina is a blistering desert of concrete, Tuscany radiates a rejuvenating warmth that washes over you like the rolling green of the hills. nnSince Iâm currently un
July 14, 2007
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Oberammergau: Devoted to a Passionate Promise
The little village of Oberammergau is more than just another charming German town. Itâs a place where history is full of faith and sincere gratitude. Itâs a place that oozes of timeless moments. And itâs a place where a promise to God has been kept for almost 400 years. Oberammergau is truly the soul of Bavaria. nnLocated in southern Germany not far from the Austrian border, Oberammergau is adorably charismatic and enchanting. Streets are lined with half-timbered houses
July 7, 2007
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The Best-Kept Secret of Garmisch, Germany
Garmisch, Germany boasts of many things â the breathtaking Bavarian Alps, perfectly-carved wooden houses with flowerboxes that spill over with color, the delicate edelweiss alpine blossoms, mouth-watering schnitzel, stout German beer, and a myriad of talented local craftsmen. But did you know that at the edge of this quaint, picture-perfect town lies a violent display of Mother Nature? Known in German as the âPartnachklammâ, it hides behind the old Olympic Stadium and a
July 2, 2007
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