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27/04/2024

From Salzburg to Budapest to Prague: Planes, Trains, and River Cruises An 11-day active Danube river cruise offering biking, hiking and kayaking. (https://buff.ly/3UzXiUl) What makes travel worth the effort and expense? A few elements stand out. Travelling with people you really like. Check. Going to cities that you always wanted to see. Check. Returning to special places from your past. Check. Exceptional food and beverages. Check.

An 11-day active Danube river cruise offering biking, hiking and kayaking. What makes travel worth the effort and expense? A few elements stand out.

31/12/2023

A very Happy New Year to everyone!

May 2024 be a year filled with Happiness, Good Health and Great Adventures for you.

For our overseas friends and family, here's our famous Sydney fireworks:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTtneGmqUBY

Season's Greetings and best wishes,
Helen & Tony
p.s. Please excuse the first few seconds of the video.

The night looks bright with Sydney's New Year's Eve midnight fireworks. The best seats in the house are all yours — you can catch the action right here on Yo...

24/12/2023

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for the holiday season from Hamburg.
Helen & Tony🎄🎄🎄

15/12/2023

Paris New Year Concerts and Operas New Year Concerts and Operas in Paris:
If you're looking to celebrate the New Year with a performance by some of the city's excellent classical musicians, opera and ballet companies, Paris has a lot on offer. https://buff.ly/3pAw2G1 In addition to the New Year's Concerts in Beautiful Paris churches (https://buff.ly/3HgBXGd), there are many other prestigious venues from which to enjoy a performance in the heart of Paris.

14/12/2023

New Year Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches New Year in Paris: Enjoy a Range of New Year Concerts at Famous Paris Churches:
If you're lucky enough to be spending New Year in Paris, the City of Lights has much to offer.
For those looking to enjoy the New Year in Paris with some classical music, Paris has some of the most beautiful churches where concerts are held.
https://www.travelsignposts.com/France/news-events/new-years-concerts-in-paris

For those looking to enjoy New Year in Paris with some beautiful classical music, the City of Light has much to offer.

12/12/2023

“Falling in Love” at the Berlin Friedrichstadt-Palast:
A Spectacular Jean-Paul Gaultier Curated Musical at the Friedrichstadt-Palast:
A friend recommended that we see the "Falling in Love (https://buff.ly/4ahv32v)" musical at Berlin's famous Friedrichstadt-Palast. We were initially a bit doubtful about it, but our friend sang its praises, and with Jean-Paul Gaultier as the Visual Design Director, we could not resist giving it a try.
https://www.travelsignposts.com/Germany/news-events/falling-in-love-at-the-berlin-friedrichstadt-palast

"Falling in Love", at Berlin's Friedrichstadt-Palast, is a dazzling, high energy musical with amazing costumes by Jean-Paul Gaultier.

30/11/2023

Munich Christkindlmarkt – Christmas Market 2023 THE MUNICH CHRISTKINDLMARKT IS THE OLDEST IN THE BAVARIAN CAPITAL: When it comes to German Christmas markets, Munich has plenty of choices for visitors - there are over twenty Christmas markets in the Bavarian capital. The main Munich Christkindlmarkt (Münchner Christkindlmarkt) and the oldest in the city is the one at the historical Marienplatz. Marienplatz

The Munich Christkindlmarkt is held at the historical Marienplatz and its 150 stalls are packed with handicrafts and lots of Christmas treats.

29/11/2023

Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt: Cologne Harbour Christmas Market 2023 Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt - Cologne's New Harbour Christmas Market: A relatively newcomer on the Cologne Christmas market scene is the Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Harbour Christmas Market) held next to the delectable Cologne Chocolate Museum (https://buff.ly/3Rl8Zg0). As the name implies, the Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is held in a picturesque harbour setting overlooking the Rhine, giving a

Cologne's new Harbour Christmas Market, the Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt, is a must-visit for anyone spending Christmas in Cologne.

26/11/2023

Dresden Medieval Christmas Market - STEPPING BACK INTO THE MIDDLE AGES AT THE DRESDEN MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS MARKET: https://buff.ly/3WkcLqu
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is the largest and most famous of the Dresden Christmas markets, but a Christmas market with a difference and one which we like a lot is the Dresden Medieval Christmas Market, also known as the Stallhof Advent Festival.

26/11/2023

Dresden Striezelmarkt 2023 – Germany’s Oldest Christmas Market:
https://buff.ly/2OhDkM3 There are many Christmas markets in Dresden (including a Medieval Christmas Market), but the largest of them all is the Dresden Striezelmarkt on the Altmarkt. The Dresden Striezelmarkt is also Germany's oldest Christmas Market. This year (2023) marks the 589th anniversary of this historical Christmas market.

25/11/2023

Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt, Hamburg Christmas Markets 2023 HAMBURG - THE CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF THE NORTH: https://buff.ly/2YvWWnA
The city of Hamburg stakes its claim as the Christmas Capital of the North. This is because nowhere else in the north of Germany are there so many Christmas markets within such a close proximity of each other.

25/11/2023

Christmas Magic at WeihnachtsZauber in Berlin 2023: WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt/Bebelplatz - Berlin Christmas Market:https://buff.ly/3BFZ75w
The WeihnachtsZauber on Gendarmenmarkt is one of Berlin's most elegant and stylish Christmas markets during the festive season. The market is held at Bebelplatz this year and next as Gendarmenmarkt is undergoing renovation.

23/11/2023

Lübeck Weihnachtsmarkt – 2023 Lübeck Christmas Markets https://buff.ly/3MXZAsq
With its historical attractions and medieval setting, Lübeck exudes charm at any time of the year. But at Christmas time, this “Queen of the Hanseatic League” is more than charming. Lübeck has some ten Christmas markets operating around the Historic Old Town.

22/11/2023

The Magic of the Vienna Christmas Markets - https://buff.ly/3MZrUdN Christmas Markets to get you in the Yuletide Spirit.
Vienna’s largest Christkindlmarkt only settled in its City Hall Square in 1975. Each year The Magic of Advent, as the Christmas market is known, transforms City Hall Square into a winter wonderland.

21/11/2023

Christmas in Salzburg Christmas in Salzburg: https://www.travelsignposts.com/Austria/sightseeing/christmas-in-salzburgAdvent Music, Christmas Markets and Other Christmas Things to Do: Winter in Salzburg has its very special charm especially at Christmas. The hectic summer festivals are replaced with Advent music, Christmas markets and other traditional Christmas celebrations.

Christmas in Salzburg has its very special charm. The city is abuzz with Advent music, Christmas markets and celebrations.

19/11/2023

Frankfurt Christmas Market - Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt https://buff.ly/3GkP4Zx Our Frankfurt Christmas Market Visit
Once again, we will start our series of German Christmas Market visits at the Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt. Naturally we're excited to be in Frankfurt again to see what Germany's financial powerhouse has in store for Christmas this year. The extensive Frankfurt Christmas Market stretches from the Roßmarkt to Friedrich-Stoltze-Platz, Paulsplatz, Römerberg and then to Mainkai.

15/11/2023

The Magic of the Cologne Christmas Markets 2023: https://buff.ly/3jLtf9s There's something magical about German Christmas markets. When it comes to Christmas markets, the city of Cologne puts on quite a sparkling show. There are six themed Christmas markets in the Alstadt, including the famous Cologne Cathedral Weihnachtsmarkt.

14/11/2023

A Picture Perfect Rothenburg Christmas Market 2023: https://buff.ly/3Bn67Eg THE REITERLESMARKT IN ROTHENBURG IS ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC IN GERMANY. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the most popular destinations along the Romantic Road in Bavaria. At Christmas time, Rothenburg’s medieval setting makes it one of the most romantic Christmas markets in Germany. The Reiterlesmarkt also has an interesting story to tell.

13/11/2023

Nuremberg Christmas Market – Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt 2023.
THE NUREMBERG CHRISTMAS MARKET IS KNOWN AS "LITTLE TOWN FROM WOOD AND CLOTH":https://buff.ly/2ZCUcpe With over two million visitors every year, the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt or Nuremberg Christmas Market can easily claim to be one of the more popular Christmas markets in Germany. A hallmark of this huge market is the red and white cloth tops...

12/11/2023

Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt 2023: The Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt claims to be the most beautiful. https://buff.ly/3ND98Is The main Augsburger Christkindlesmarkt is set in the Rathausplatz, against the magnificent backdrop of its Renaissance city hall.
During the advent season twenty-four angels appear on the beautiful City Hall facade and transform the building into a huge Advent calendar.

12/11/2023

Christmas Concerts in Beautiful Paris Churches – 2023 CHRISTMAS IN PARIS: https://buff.ly/3qdLdpi
ENJOY A RANGE OF CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT FAMOUS CHURCHES IN PARIS:
Paris has some of the most beautiful and historical churches and many of these are regular venues for classical music performances. During the festive season these famous churches traditionally host special Christmas concerts.

11/11/2023

A Trip Back in Time at the Esslingen Medieval Christmas Market: https://buff.ly/3DXNrMZ Esslingen's Medieval Half-timbered Houses are a great backdrop for their Medieval Christmas Market. Before coming to Stuttgart, we didn't know anything about the Esslingen Medieval Christmas Market or Esslingen town for that matter. Tony came across information about their Medieval Christmas Market by chance and so we take time out from Stuttgart to visit.

10/11/2023

Stuttgart Christmas Market 2023: https://buff.ly/3pmmzSS Stuttgart Christmas Market claims to be one of the largest German Christmas Markets:
The Stuttgart Christmas Market (Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt) claims to be the "biggest and most beautiful Christmas Market in Europe". Before coming to Stuttgart, we didn't know too much about this city, except that it is the head office and manufacturing hub of Mercedes.

09/11/2023

Christmas Concerts in Munich – Christmas in Munich https://buff.ly/350h1jB CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT FAMOUS VENUES IN MUNICH:
Christmas is a special time Munich and as with the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations. If you are spending Christmas in Munich, why not enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city.

09/11/2023

Christmas in Berlin – Christmas Concerts in Berlin 2023: https://buff.ly/3324bjv Enjoy a variety of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin.
Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of this city's Christmas celebrations. If you're spending Christmas in the German capital, you too can enjoy one of the many Berlin Christmas concerts.

02/11/2023

Rüdesheim – Christmas Market of Nations – 2023 A visit to Rüdesheim's Christmas Market of Nations or Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt will let you enjoy the Christmas traditions of 12 nations in this one Christmas market.

The Rüdesheimer Weihnachtsmarkt der Nationen, or Christmas Market of Nations, has stalls representing the Christmas traditions from 12 nations.

01/11/2023

Bernkastel-Kues Christmas Market 2023 Bernkastel-Kues' Weihnachtsmarkt and Highlight Events: The medieval Marktplatz (market square) of Bernkastel-Kues must be one of the prettiest settings for a Christmas market. The square is small and cozy and the forty or so market stalls are set up against the backdrop of Bernkastel's charming timber-framed buildings. Bernkastel Weihnachtsmarkt Bernkastel's Christmas market starts on the

Bernkastel-Kues’ Weihnachtsmarkt and Highlight Events: The medieval Marktplatz (market square) of Bernkastel-Kues must be one of the prettiest settings for a Christmas market. The square is small and cozy and the forty or so market stalls are set up against the backdrop of Bernkastel’s charming ...

04/10/2023

Walking the Prosecco Hills – Day 7 Visiting Charming Treviso and a Walk Through the Nature Park of the River Sile:
Today is Day 7 and the final day of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour. https://buff.ly/48ws9WS This morning we transfer to the charming provincial capital province of Treviso, where a local guide shows us around town.

03/10/2023

Walking the Prosecco Hills – On Day 6 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour, we visit Conegliano:
Day 6 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills tour is a free day. https://buff.ly/48FC1xy The suggestions on what to do on this day include a visit to Venice, Padova or the nearby town of Conegliano. We've been to Venice and Padova and so we decide on Conegliano.

02/10/2023

From Palladio's Villa Barbaro to Monte San Giorgio: Hiking from a UNESCO World Heritage Site to a UNESCO World Heritage Mountain.
Day 5 of our Walking the Prosecco Hills https://buff.ly/46zdpoe tour starts with a cultural hit. After a short private transfer from Pieve di Soligo, we visit Palladio's Villa Barbaro before starting our hike.