Rüdesheim, the heart of the Rheingau
The first indication to us that we had arrived at Rüdesheim was the sight of the Niederwald Monument above the vast vine-covered slopes that bordered the Rhine river. Now, at last, we would get...
Category: Germany
The Middle Rhine Valley
Admired by painters and poets alike for its charming river landscapes, the Middle Rhine Valley was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Our journey between Cologne and the start of the Middle...
Oh, Cologne
Cologne, or Köln as it is known in Germany, was founded in the 1st century AD as a colony of the Romans, and there are still some vestiges of their presence remaining today. Situated...
