Departure from Vegas!
26 Eylül 2023, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 84 °F
Paddington and Hyde Park
27 Eylül 2023, İngiltere ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
This half of Hyde Park is much prettier than the part I was in before. Apparently I found the boring part last time :P This part even comes with its own archetypal pigeon guy! Side note, theOkumaya devam et
Bruges/Brugge
28 Eylül 2023, Belçika ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Will probably post more of Bruges tomorrow, but here's a few from my wanderings after I arrived. The one overlooking the market square is from my room 😍, and my hotel is in the middle of the row ofOkumaya devam et
Bruges Historic City Walk
29 Eylül 2023, Belçika ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Featuring another door, more swans, an old working windmill, lots of canals, and a Michelangelo sculpture (centered in the giant baroque display; supposedly the only finished piece to leave ItalyOkumaya devam et
Brussels
30 Eylül 2023, Belçika ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
They were unfortunately setting up for a marathon in the Grand Place, so it spoiled the ambiance a bit, but still almost absurdly gorgeous buildings. And yes, I also got a picture of the Manneken PisOkumaya devam et
Cologne/Koln
1 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Holy cathedral, Batman! The arch and floor mosaic are leftover from the area's Roman past (the mosaic is still exactly where it was found, has never been moved). Really neat riverside park. HappenedOkumaya devam et
Cologne Cathedral
2 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
This cathedral is ridiculously gorgeous. Pics also featuring the treasury and the tower climb (which my legs did not thank me for, but my eyes did). The golden reliquary (allegedly) houses the bonesOkumaya devam et
Sankt Goar/St. Goar
3 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
The Romantic Rhine! Here we have the town itself and surrounding scenery, as well as hike to nearby Burg [Castle] Rheinfels. (Check out the massive cellar!)
Rhine River cruise
4 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Whole area is so pretty. I'm glad I chose this way to transit to my next location. The steep green bluffs you see is the famous "Loreley" cliffside (the siren statue is around there somewhere).
Bacharach
4 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The town itself, along with a couple of nearby viewpoints (in the middle of a vineyard, which was pretty cool; Bacharach is an historic wine-producing area).
Stahleck Castle - Neurath hike
4 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Hike including views of vineyards, famous chapel ruins, an old castle fortress that's been converted into a really neat hostel, and some little donkey-paths (several a bit steep) my hiking route tookOkumaya devam et
Rothenburg ob der Touber
5 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
I'll be exploring more in depth tomorrow, but here are a few preliminary pics of neat, medieval Rothenburg (including views from my room 🥰)
Rothenburg city walk
6 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
This place might be one of my favorites so far. Really fun atmosphere (they're not afraid to capitalize on their medieval vibe) and interesting history (this was the main ruling and trade center ofOkumaya devam et
Rothenburg Museum (and shop)
6 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Housed in an old monastery, the building was as interesting as the exhibits (which were surprisingly varied and included a hell of a weaponry collection). Note the painting with my door from earlierOkumaya devam et
Rothenburg medieval wall circuit
6 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Follows the old medieval town walls (large parts of it are walkable and even covered, which would have been nice all the times it rained on me for other town and wall walks 😭🤣). Part of it goesOkumaya devam et
Füssen
7 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Touristy, but kind of neat once you get away from the main commercial drag. The town has a thousand year history, so there are some hidden gems around. The river has its unique milky color due toOkumaya devam et
King's Castles
8 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, "Mad" King Ludwig's famous castles. The first is actually the older one, where he actually grew up. The second is his more famous "fairytale castle project," and wasOkumaya devam et
Munich (city walk part 1)
9 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Once you get into the Old Town city center, Munich is pretty neat. Lots of interesting history (and biergartens), so you know I'm happy. Part two of the walk will commence tomorrow. Today's partOkumaya devam et
Residenz Palace Complex
10 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
The original residence of the Wittelsbach rulers of Bavaria, this complex is HUGE. Many parts were demolished during WWII, but were faithfully restored. The model shows how massive the complex is.Okumaya devam et
Munich (city walk part 2)
10 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
More pics of Munich, including gorgeous English Gardens (yes, Engliah gardens in Munich lol), and the original Hofbrauhaus (where I absolutely got a beer -- and met a tour guide that I then hung outOkumaya devam et
Munich's Museum District
11 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Cluster of Munich's museums conveniently located next to each other. Works out nicely for me. Visited: Egyptian Museum Munich, Alte Pinakothek (art), and the Nazi Documentation Center.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
12 Ekim 2023, Almanya ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Sobering, but absolutely worth going to. Dachau was the first concentration camp and the model for others, the training site of the SS, and the only camp in operation throughout the 12 year NaziOkumaya devam et
Salzburg (New Town walk)
13 Ekim 2023, Avusturya ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Tomorrow will be the Old Town walk. This area is right by my accommodations (the building with the black and green domes; it's an old seminary). The arched doorway was Mozart's residence while inOkumaya devam et
Salzburg (Old Town walk)
14 Ekim 2023, Avusturya ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Includes Salzburg's baroque cathedral (with its GORGEOUS stucco work, and an original medieval font which is the one Mozart was baptized from), famous cemetery (a set was based off it for Sound ofOkumaya devam et
Hohensalzburg Fortress
14 Ekim 2023, Avusturya ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
One of Europe's biggest castles, this was at the time "impregnable" and the seat of power for the archbishop of the region. Beautiful views from the panorama platform built at the tower top in theOkumaya devam et
