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Do not miss these famous castles in Germany – especially not the first one
As the seventh most visited country in the entire world, Germany’s tourism industry is booming. While there is a lot to see and do, the country’s famous castles are among its true gems. Cool photos of castles in Germany can always be found online, but it’s infinitely better to visit in person be it travelling…
Stroll through Yogyakarta and discover its treasures
Yogyakarta serves as a great base for the independent traveller who wants to visit nearby attractions, such as the Buddhist Borobudur temple, the Hindu Prambanan temple complex and the Gunung Merapi. For just a day even Yogyakarta – called Yogya by the locals – offers its visitors enough attractions. The “main” street for tourists, but…
Kyburg, the castle near Zurich
The Kyburg is a rather small, well-kept castle near the city of Winterthur, which is equally easy to reach form Zurich. The largest parts of the castle are only open to visitors who purchase a ticket to the castle museum. The village surrounding the castle is also called Kyburg and distinguishes itself with its extremely…
Schaffhausen Switzerland
Schaffhausen Switzerland stands out due to a certain medieval flair, even though not as much as Stein am Rhein. There is a lot so see here and the city attractions can be explored in three to five hours by foot-except for the Rheinfall. Between, you can take a rest at several places in pavement cafés.…
Stein am Rhein
If you like old European cities with a medieval touch, then Stein am Rhein is a good travel tip in any Europe travel tour. The small Swiss city is world famous for its painted houses and on top of the local hill the Hohenklingen castle is also worth a visit. The old town Stein am…