железная дорога (2002 – 2006)

Yes, I realize I'm fudging the alphabet a little here because this should technically be under the letter Z, but since the Cyrillic letter looks like an X, let's just go with it. This post is the Railroad! While You Are There: You can do everything on a train. A train is a world unto itself. … Continue reading железная дорога (2002 – 2006)

Rhine River Cruises and Rheinfels Castle, Sankt Goar, Germany (July, 2001)

While You Are There: Yeah, you could hike down the Rhine River, but a river cruise is really the way to go. There are so many castles and you get such a great view of them from the river while you are enjoying some German beer, so it seems foolish to exert the energy to hike. One … Continue reading Rhine River Cruises and Rheinfels Castle, Sankt Goar, Germany (July, 2001)

Darmstadt and Waldspirale, a Hundertwasser House (July, 2001)

While You Are There: Unfortunately, you can't go inside. You can only admire and be jealous from the outside. But southern Germany has so much to offer and travel is easy, so if you're in Heidelberg, Mannheim, Marburg, Cologne, or Frankfurt, you really should hop over to Darmstadt for a day. Why It's On My List: Because … Continue reading Darmstadt and Waldspirale, a Hundertwasser House (July, 2001)