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    The Christmas market in Gengenbach

    by Sonja Faul October 13, 2018
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    [Updated 2019] A feast of lights and colours, Christmas is a magical time in Europe. But no one does Christmas quite as well as the Germans. From big cities to small villages, …

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    My best Winter Moment: Walking to All Saints Waterfalls

    by Sonja Faul April 6, 2018
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    With Spring knocking at the door here in Amsterdam, I can’t help but take a look back at my best Winter moment. Without a doubt, that moment belongs to my walk in …

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    Staying at Hoteltraube Rüdesheim in the Rhine Valley

    by Sonja Faul January 18, 2018
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    The Rhine Valley is without a doubt one of the prettiest regions in Germany, and Rüdesheim am Rhein is one of the cutest towns on the river. It wasn’t difficult to find …

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    Visiting the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park in the Black Forest

    by Sonja Faul January 12, 2018
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    I travelled to the Black Forest with my family just before Christmas. The number one thing I wanted to do was visit the Alternative Wolf and Bear Park. This isn’t your average …

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    My Munich Photo Diary

    by Sonja Faul September 19, 2017
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    I travelled to Munich in July. It was my second visit to the capital of Bavaria, and the city was just as beautiful as I remembered it. With Oktoberfest in full swing …

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    Postcards from Abroad: Neuschwanstein Castle

    by Sonja Faul March 7, 2017
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    Fairytale castle alert…quite literary! Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany inspired the Sleeping Beauty Castles in Disneyland and Disneyland Hong Kong. It was originally constructed as a personal refuge and retreat for the reclusive …

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    A sobering visit to Dachau Memorial

    by Sonja Faul August 24, 2016
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    Munich is the heart and soul of Bavaria and the home of Octoberfest. However, reminders of the terror caused by the Nazi regime can be found everywhere in and around the city. …

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