Tag: travel
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Japanese Garden in Hamburg, Germany
Featuring over 300 varieties of roses, a tea pavilion and the signature clipped hedges, the garden opened in 1990 and is part of the larger Planten un Blomenˆcity park. Located in the metropolis of northern Germany, a city with the most bridges in the world (over 2,300 of them), the garden was designed by landscape…
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Wildpark Poing: A beautiful wildlife park just outside Munich
Located on the outskirts of Munich, Germany, the wildlife park is home to hundreds of wildlife animals. On an area of 57 hectares (140 acres), it offers the opportunity to observe native wild species up close all year round. The park can be reached easily both by public transport, as well as car with enough…
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New Orleans presents the French Quarter Festival 2024
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The much-loved festival celebrating Louisiana’s vibrant spirit returns to the city April 11-14, 2024. This year’s festival promises an unparalleled fusion of music, gastronomy, and cultural splendor. Music Extravaganza The festival will feature over 70 music performance debuts, 16 new culinary experiences, nighttime After Dark programming, and two new stages. The music lineup is sure…
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English Garden: City Park in Munich, Germany
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In the heart of Germany’s third largest city lies the Englischer Garten, one of the bigger inner city parks in the world spanning over 375 hectares (926 acres). The Munich staple is even larger than NYC’s Central Park. Open all-year-round and to be enjoyed in very type of weather, the park stretches along the western…
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One Day Trip to Salzburg, Austria
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Let’s explore this charming city with picturesque town squares, beautiful views and fantastic food choices. Austria’s fourth-largest city is, thanks to its proximity to the Austrian-German border, a short ride away from Munich, Germany. We opted to travel to Salzburg by car, however the city is easily accessible by rail connections from all over Europe.…
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25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier
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The hotel is a perfect choice for design lovers, city nomads, those who want a feeling of the home while being away and great hospitality from the always smiling staff. This centrally located design hotel is close to all the important sights of Vienna, yet in a very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood. The hotel offers…
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Mudchute Park and Farm: Sheep in London
While on a trip in the capital of the UK, we encountered an interesting sight: a sheep farm almost in the centre of London. Set on a 32 acre property in East London, Mudchute is a working farm neighbouring the famous financial centre Canary Wharf. Being one of the largest inner city farms in Europe,…
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Twin City Liner: A fast boat between Vienna and Bratislava on the Danube
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A scenic route that took us along the Danube river in just over an hour. While visiting Vienna (Austria), we were looking for a spontaneous trip. With Bratislava, the capital of neighbouring Slovakia, conveniently located close-by we found a fun way to travel there. We decided for the Twin City Liner, a catamaran boat that…
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Biosphere Potsdam: A tropical world near Berlin
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Welcome to a place where one can experience summer 365 days a year. A place that has more than 20,000 exotic plants animals, an hourly thunderstorm; a great café and a restaurant; as well as lots of events all-year-around. Entering the Biosphere for the very first time, we are immediately surrounded by stunning greenery. In…
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Zotter Chocolate Factory Tour, Austria
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Explore the Zotter Experience World and Chocolate Theatre with us. The Austrian chocolatier is located in a tiny village of Bergl, in the picturesque southeastern state of Styria. You will find their factory close to Austria’s second biggest city Graz. Settled in a scenic location reminiscent of romantic movies, Zotter offers, besides being one of…