Tag Archives: Germany

Standing Watch Above The Rhine

People, places and captured moments selected from The Intentional Travelers photo collection. Marksburg Castle on the Rhine River Marksburg Castle, a majestic fortress located above the town of Braubach in Rhineland, Germany. This castle holds the unique distinction of being the only hilltop fortress on the Rhine that has never been captured or destroyed. OriginallyContinue reading “Standing Watch Above The Rhine”

River Cruising and the Romantic Castles of the Rhine River

  The Middle Rhine and the Gorge is home to over forty castles 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-kilometerContinue reading “River Cruising and the Romantic Castles of the Rhine River”

While Cruising Through Europe

While traveling up the Danube River we tied up next to a park one morning and right in front of us was this playground. I’ve seen lots of playground equipment but this one was unique and I kept waiting for some children to show up. Sadly it never happened Passau  a German city on theContinue reading “While Cruising Through Europe”

Todays Image • I Think They Sell Strawberries?

While walking around the German beach town of Warnemünde we were attracted to this interesting strawberry stand. While the town had just finished an annual festival this stand didn’t seem like it was going anywhere. A pint of strawberries was only3,25 Euros and made a great snack. A Few Of Our Recent Postings: Join UsContinue reading “Todays Image • I Think They Sell Strawberries?”

The Legend Of Lorelei

While cruising on the Rhine in Germany you’ll pass under a massive slate rock formation with a statue at its base. The rock and the statue are named Lorelei. The statue is a bronze sculpture portraying a mythical siren named Lorelei who is said to have lured sailors to their doom on the Rhine RiverContinue reading “The Legend Of Lorelei”