The Three Germanys

Post WWII Germany, which is what we see today, has three parts: 1] Devastation in WWII and restored; 2] Devastation in WWII and rebuilt; and 3] Lightly damaged or not damaged at all in WWII. Most of...

How Much Does It Cost to Travel by Train in France?

Train prices in France vary greatly (up to 1000% for a same itinerary, or even more) depending on a lot of parameters. This article is here to give you a rough idea of what to expect and to share a...

Island Hopping in Bavaria

Starting southeast of Munich, a good gateway airport (hint: rental cars are usually much cheaper in the city than at the airport), and traveling west by road or rail: 1] Herrenchiemsee Island with...

Auvers-sur-Oise, Vincent van Gogh's Latest Colors

"Auvers is of severe beauty and the countryside is quaint and quaint". So wrote Vincent in a letter to his brother Theo describing his impressions of Auvers-sur-Oise, a small village thirty...

Travelling to France - 5 Useful Tips

For those who have never visited France, it is understandable that they might be seeking tips to travel to France. However, this is a valid requirement since the tips for travelling to France will...

Côte des Dunes - the Finest Sand Sculpture

Cote des Dunes (dune coast) is a magnificent DFDS ferry operating on the Calais to Dover route and is formerly the SeaFrance ferry Rodin (named after Francois Augusta Rene Rodin), the French...