Category: 2024
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Christmas Garden on Island Mainau 🇩🇪
Just visited the magical Christmas Garden on Island Mainau, and it set the stage for the holiday season! The sparkling lights, festive music, and unique experiences made it the perfect way to end the evening.
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Hohenzollern Castle Winter Magic 🇩🇪
Hohenzollern Castle, sitting high on the mountain, is about 1,000 years old and was the ancestral home of the Hohenzollern family, who helped shape German history. With its breathtaking views and fairy-tale design, it’s a must-see for history buffs and travelers alike. We were fortunate to catch the Christmas festivities 👑 🎄
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Cyprus 🇨🇾
Country # 28, Cyprus 🇨🇾. A quick beach stop in this complicated island. The Cyprus conflict centers around the island’s divided population of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, along with the historical presence of British colonial interests. Following independence from Britain in 1960, tensions escalated between the two communities, leading to intercommunal violence and a…
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Bodrum Turkey 🇹🇷
Next stop, Bodrum Turkey 🇹🇷
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Ephesus, Turkey 🇹🇷
During my visit to Ephesus in Turkey 🇹🇷 , I was struck by how advanced the ancient culture was. The impressive ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre, highlighted their architectural and engineering skills. However, the city eventually declined due to the bay silting up, which affected trade and access. It was…
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Mykonos 🇬🇷
During my visit to Mykonos 🇬🇷, we enjoyed strolling through the narrow streets. The whitewashed buildings and colorful flowers created a pleasant atmosphere. I found small shops and cafes at every turn, and each corner offered a nice view of the sea.
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Cruise Ship Highlights 🇮🇹🇬🇷 🇹🇷🇨🇾
The Royal Caribbean cruise was our first and likely not our last.
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Spa Town, Pilsen 🇨🇿
Pilsen is absolutely a spa town option. 💅🛁🧖♀️🇨🇿
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Patton Liberated Pilsen 🇨🇿
This museum is small but worth the visit. Pilsen was the eastern most city to be liberated by US troops under General Pattons command 🇺🇸
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Pilsen, Czechia 🇨🇿
Pilsen was a fun small city with interesting history, lovely architecture and fantastic food.