Tag: travel
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A Day in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
A lovely day in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. Climb the Leaning Tower, see the sights, and have lunch and wine at a streetside bistro. The good life!
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50 Shades of Tuscan Cooking Class
My trip to Tuscany and a cooking class at Tenuta Casanova: great wine, vinegar, homemade pasta and breathtaking views!
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Johannisfeuer Midsummer Celebration, Bischberg, Germany
Johannisfeuer, the Bavarian celebration of the summer solstice in Bischberg, Germany. I’ve included a video of the lighting of the fire by the local fire department and some pix of the food, beer and band. Happy summer!
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Crana Historica Fest in Kronach, Bavaria, Germany
The annual Crana Historica in Kronach, Bavaria, Germany: re-enactments of Medieval battles and life in general at the Rosenburg Fortress.
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a former chemical-weapons plant that the EPA cleaned up. It’s now home to over 300 animal species, amazing views, and a visitor center with interactive, educational exhibits and artifacts. This family-friendly excursion is free!
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Edvard Munch Exhibit at the Shirn Museum, Frankfurt, Germany
A train trip to Frankfurt’s Shirn Museum to see the Edvard Munch exhibit. He’s a Norwegian artist probably most famous for his painting The Scream.
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Bergkirchweihfest, Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
Huge beer fest in Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany! Huge pretzels, huge crowds, huge Ferris wheel, and, of course, huge beers!
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German “Labor Day” — May 1st
May Day, or Europe’s Labor Day, is on 1 May every year. In Bamberg, samba bands and entertainment accompanies local beer and good food along with the spring sunshine.
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Veterans Memorial in Northglenn, a Denver Suburb
Veterans Memorial in Northglenn, a suburb of Denver, Colorado. Giant bronze flag with soldiers from each conflict sprouting from it.
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Medieval Rosenburg Fortress in Kronach, Germany, Bavaria
Visit a medieval castle, Rosenburg, in Kronach, Germany in Bavaria on a sunny, frosty morn.