Tournon Lamastre, A Steam Railroad In France

Going Back In Time In southeastern France in the Rhone valley you’ll find the Tournon Lamastre Steam Railroad line. It features open-air cars (in the warm months), beautifully restored old steam engines and incredible scenery. About 125 miles north of the city of Avignon along the Rhône River in southern France is Doux Gorges, locatedContinue reading “Tournon Lamastre, A Steam Railroad In France”

Todays Poster, Wurzburg Germany

Würzburg is a Baroque German city full of architectural masterpieces from various eras shaping the atmosphere of being from another era. From outside the city the two imposing towers of St. Kilian Cathedral – the fourth largest Romanesque church in Germany – point the way toward the old town. Würzburg’s famous landmarks include the Würzburg Residence with itsContinue reading “Todays Poster, Wurzburg Germany”

Visiting The City Of Belgrade

The Belgrade Fortress Any Visit to Belgrade, Serbia should start with the Belgrade Fortress. Today it is a huge complex that consists of the old citadel (Upper and Lower Town) the Kalemegdan Park (Great and Little Kalemegdan) occupying high ground above the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The fortress constitutes the historical centerContinue reading “Visiting The City Of Belgrade”

Prague (Praha), The Czech Republic

Peddle boats fill the river throughout the day on the weekend. A truly amazing city. Mazes of cobblestone streets, castles and churches around every corner with layers of amazing gardens climbing the hillsides. In the evening at dusk people are drawn to the river as if it’s a celebration of another beautiful day in thisContinue reading “Prague (Praha), The Czech Republic”

Georgia’s Tallulah Gorge

Go Take A Hike Georgia’s amazing Tallulah Gorge, is a 1,000-foot deep canyon carved out of the North Georgia landscape. The town of Tallulah Falls was once a popular resort area that rivaled Niagra Falls. Located two hours northeast of Atlanta people from all over came to view the natural beauty of Tallulah Falls. TheContinue reading “Georgia’s Tallulah Gorge”

Avignon, France

Avignon, a city with a remarkable history. Very few people, outside of Southern France or the historians at the Vatican know much about the French Papacy. You see the Papacy hasn’t always been in Rome but actually resided in Avignon for a time. The Avignon Papacy lasted from 1309 to 1376 during which seven successiveContinue reading “Avignon, France”