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Bamberg, Germany ~ Cathedral, Town Hall, Rose Garden

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 30, 2023 Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its picturesque architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg, Germany (Optional Tour, Highly Recommend)

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, June 29th ~ Afternoon One of the many things I love about river cruising is that most of the shore excursions are included in the price. This afternoon’s excursion to Rothenburg was the exception and it had a fee … Continue reading →

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Volkach, Germany

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 29, 2023 ~ Morning We had both a morning and an afternoon walking tour today in two different cities, so I have decided to break this up into two separate posts. Our day began in Volkach, the heart of … Continue reading →

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Würzburg, Germany

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 28, 2023 We had our morning free which thankfully allowed me to get caught up and post yesterday’s blog.

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Miltenberg, Germany ~ Half-timbered Homes, Pretzel Pizza, 70’s Night

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 27, 3023 Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its fountained squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, castles and one of Germany’s oldest inns. This town literally oozes charm.

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Frankfurt, Germany

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 26, 2023 Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe—“main” because the Main River flows through the city. A financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture, Frankfurt is a city full of energy and … Continue reading →

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Zurich to Basel (Oops, Scratch that), Boarding the River Princess in Breisach

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 24, 2023 Our plans for the day included checking out of our hotel and taking a bus ride to the ship. The original itinerary was supposed to have us departing from Basel (actually nearby Krebs), but as is sometimes … Continue reading →

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Zurich – Fabulous Food, Walking Tour, Museum and a Sick Puppy

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 23, 2023 ~ Zurich, Switzerland I’m exhausted tonight as I’m trying to organize our photos and my thoughts about the day. After only getting around three – four hours sleep for each of the past three nights, I’m running … Continue reading →

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Southern California to Zurich, Switzerland

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 21-22, 2023 Bright and (very) early Wednesday morning we drove down the mountain to arrive at our traveling companions home in Orange County. I had ordered an Uber XL to accommodate us and our luggage. Everything went as planned … Continue reading →

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21 Spectacular Sets of Steps, Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: They all lead somewhere

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

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