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The Medieval Castle of Haut-Koeingsbourg in Alsace, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 11 February 2011
The Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle is first mentioned in literature in the 12th century. During this time, it sat at a junction of wheat and wine trading routes. In the 1400′s it became a Hapsburg possession and was rebuilt as a defensive castle.
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The Medieval Village of Rosheim in Alsace, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 5 February 2011
We stayed at a small gite (which was really a two bedroom apartment) in the small medieval town of Rosheim, about 30 minutes outside of Strasbourg in Alsace, France. It was a charming, quaint and very beautiful village. We spent an hour walking around and took some photos and video and had dinner too.
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The Cathedral of Strasbourg in Alsace, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 29 January 2011
The Strasbourg Cathedral is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in Europe. It’s the sixth-tallest church in the world; the church was constructed between 1176–1439. It was the world’s tallest building from 1647 to 1874. The Cathedral contains an astronomical clock; it is the third clock that has found its home there.
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Walking the Streets of Strasbourg in Alsace, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 14 January 2011
In August, for my birthday, we took a trip to Alsace. We drove so we spent two of the four days in the car and only two days to see the cities.
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Strasbourg, one of Europe’s most attractive cities
Blog: Nono in Guatemala - 16 July 2010
Having family living in Alsace, I almost feel like I'm from Strasbourg. I love the city, the athmosphere and off course the good food. So I'm trying to come for a visit at least once a year, when I'm not on the roads. Located close to the border with Germany, Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in north-eastern France. The historic city centre, the Grande Île ("Grand Island"), was classified a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1988 thanks to the richness and sheer density of its heritage sites. The must see are:
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Tis the Season: More Christmas Markets in France and Germany
Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 2 December 2009
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flugzeuge, zuge und autos
Blog: What Up, Vienna - 15 November 2009
I wasn't really banking on doing any stand-up whilst in Vienna. However, an opportunity presented itself to do a USO show in Stuttgart, Germany. That opportunity came by way of Bengt Washburn, a comedian I had never met, though who was vouched for by my esteemed comedy colleague Moshe Kasher.
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Magical Christmas: Markets in France
Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 6 November 2009
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