Category: Europe
Day Trip to Berlin
The area of Germany we lived in was the Rhineland-Palatinate in the southwestern part of the country. By train, we were closer to Paris (3 hours) than to Berlin (5 hours), which is on the opposite side (northeastern part) of Germany. So we only made it to Berlin once; but, it was a fantastic day ...
A Visit to Catherine The Great’s Palace (Екатерининский дворец) Outside of St. Petersburg, Russia
The country of Russia fascinates me. Living in Germany, one of our television channels was RTG (Russia Travel Guide) broadcasted in English. RTG does an excellent job in the production value of its HD programming. The shows are split between cultural and travel guides across the entire country. And, when you realize just how big ...
A Day Spent in Tallinn, Estonia
We had an opportunity to spend a day in the capital city of Tallinn in the Baltic country, Estonia. The city is rich in history given its location along the Baltic Sea across from Finland and sandwiched between Russia and Latvia. With a population today of about 437,000 people, Tallinn sees roughly 4.3 million tourists ...
Spending an Afternoon in Strasbourg, France
Visiting the French city of Strasbourg, you experience what it is like to be an area that has seen tremendous conflict between various cultures over 2,000 years and the impacts seen today. From the German architecture of its buildings in the historic city center to the French language and food found throughout the city, Strasbourg ...
The Perfect Medieval Castle in France to Visit
Situated in the Alsace Region of France is a picture-perfect, mountain-top castle straight from the Middle Ages. Visiting the castle, Haut-Koenigsbourg, you are instantly transported back to a time of knights, peasants, and nobility as this medieval castle is absolutely a wonderful place to visit with some amazing views of the Rhine River Valley, and ...
The 14 Typical Questions from Family & Friends about Living in Germany
In June, I visited home in the United States, and it was the first time back in almost 2 years. I was home for only one week, and the time flew by. From visiting different family members and friends, the days just went by very fast. Before I knew it, I was back home in ...
Announcing that World Thru Our Eyes now has its own Facebook & Twitter Page
It has been recently brought to my attention that I should create both a Facebook and a Twitter Page for this website. And, this is just a quick post to announce that we have created a World Thru Our Eyes page in both locations. So, please, please follow these links to LIKE our Page on Facebook ...
Viewing the Historic and Beautiful Castles during a Middle Rhein River Cruise
Living in Germany is like living inside of a history book at times. From strolling down the cobblestone narrow streets of a village lined on either side with half-timber buildings that are over 500 years old to visiting historic battlefields or ancient Roman ruins that dot the countryside. However, there is one place in Germany ...
Picking the Perfect Day Trip from Frankfurt or Stuttgart to the German Auto and Technology Museum
Germany is known for its wonderful automotive history and its love of cars: from Mercedes-Benz to Bayerische Motoren Werke (aka BMW), Volkswagen, Porsche, etc. To showcase their love of autos, there are various museums around Germany that highlight the history of these excellent car brands and their technology. For example, in Munich, you can visit ...
The Beauty of Naples, Sorrento & the Amalfi Coast – Driving & Sea Cruising the Amalfi Coast
When one visits Naples, Italy, there are so many choices of sights to see and things to do. Naples itself is a busy, port city. There is a castle overlooking the harbor that is neat to see, but a claim to fame that Naples has (at least for us Americans) is that Naples is the ...
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