Germany – The Intentional Travelers

Todays Image • It Looks Like Rain

On a Stop in Wertheim am Main, Germany and walking through the historic town we encountered this youngster shopping on what appeared to be his own. There were frequent showers that morning and while he was well prepared for the weather it turned out that his mother was only a few yards away picking outContinue reading “Todays Image • It Looks Like Rain”

Todays Image • Been Shopping

There are occasions when a scene catches my eye and I just grab a shot. Some of those become my favorite pictures. Such is this one. A couple of years back we were visiting Cologne, Germany on a very cold fall day. There were snow flurries, the wind was blowing and as we headed forContinue reading “Todays Image • Been Shopping”

Todays Image • We’ve Been Shopping

Heading back to the train station in Cologne, Germany we were walking behind a mother and her daughter and they became silhouetted by outside sunlight. Hard to resist. Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wonders and vibrant cities set against backdrops that are endlessly changing and visually magnificent.

Selected Images • The Castle On The Hill • Wurzburg

Standing high above the town of Wurzburg, Germany is Marienberg Fortress. Located on the left bank of the Main river in Würzburg, Bavaria the Fortress is a symbol of Würzburg and was the home of the local prince-bishops for nearly five centuries. The location has been a fort since ancient times. Join us as weContinue reading “Selected Images • The Castle On The Hill • Wurzburg”

Coffee in Rüdesheim, Germany

East of Frankfurt on the Rhein River is the very picturesque town of Rüdesheim Germany with a local hot coffee drink that has helped make the town famous. Rüdesheim am Rhein in the heart of Rhine wine country is a town that has become maybe too cute for words. A favorite day trip destination forContinue reading “Coffee in Rüdesheim, Germany”

The Romantic Rhine

The “Middle Rhine” is one of four sections (High Rhine, Upper Rhine, Middle Rhine, Lower Rhine) of the river between Lake Constance and the North Sea. The upper half of the Middle Rhine (Rhine Gorge) from Bingen (Rhine-kilometer 526) to Koblenz (Rhine-kilometer 593) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (designated in 2002) with moreContinue reading “The Romantic Rhine”

Traveling With A Starbucks Card

Starbucks is becoming as ubiquitous as McDonalds around the world. We have become accustomed to looking for these outlets as we travel. While we are not huge fans you can expect a consistent coffee offering along with free WiFi from Starbucks as you travel. We just got home from Europe and we just jumped toContinue reading “Traveling With A Starbucks Card”