One of the first items I received after I moved to Germany two years ago was a poster of the “top 25 castles in Europe.” My itineraries for many subsequent excursions around the Continent were set ...

Scores of medieval castles, palaces and fortresses dot the banks of Germany’s longest river, the Rhine, offering a glimpse into Europe’s and the country’s past. One of the best ways to take in the ...

Medieval castles perched high atop the river, rolling hillsides with terraced vineyards, fairytale wintertime Christmas ...

“Oh, look, there’s another one,” cried the woman behind me. She could not contain her excitement at seeing yet another castle perched on a hillside. The Sun Deck of the Scenic Opal proved the perfect ...

Bacharach, on the western bank of the Rhine River in Rhineland-Palatinate, is a picturesque town filled with medieval architecture and half-timbered houses. Surrounded by castles, vineyards, and river ...

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NOTE FROM RICK: As we've had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here's a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at ...

Situated along the Rhine, Bacharach is a historic town in Germany’s Rhineland-Palatinate. Known for its terraced vineyards, medieval architecture, and castles, it is part of the UNESCO-listed Upper ...