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About an hour of driving from Frankfurt am Main, the pretty town Miltenberg in Bavaria is a delight to explore. The Miltenberg old town lies on the left bank of Main between the Spessart and Odenwald ranges. Its dominating appearance is those half-timbered houses dating from the 15th to 18th centuries. Nearly at every turn, …

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I only spent 2 days in Varanasi on my first trip to the holy city, but it was enough to fall in love with the place. Even if you only…

There has been much focus on Italy and the Balkans here on the blog lately – and I have more to say about both. But I thought we’d leave all that for a bit, i.e. until I’m in the mood. Today, my mood wants me to focus closer to home, on what is one of […]

Aosta Valley on Sophie’s World We have covered quite a bit of the Aosta Valley here on the blog in recent weeks. In part I, we talked about Mont Blanc and the ultra-cool Skyway Monte Bianco, as well as the awesomest way to travel between Italy and France, 4 km up in the air. […]

The Bow Valley Parkway is a 48-kilometre stretch of road between Banff and Lake Louise that parallels the Trans-Canada Highway. It’s been called the alternate scenic route between Banff National Park’s most beloved towns. On the drive you are treated to first rate views of Castle Mountain and Morant’s Curve – a gorgeous section of highway near Lake Louise that is perfect for train spotting. And for anyone looking for unique accommodation, you’ll find a collection of historic cabins that […]