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- A Little Switzerland in Luxembourg by Travel Wonders of the World on Nov 21, 2009
The tiny travel wonder of Luxembourg, precariously sandwiched between France and Germany at a European crossroads has a woven web of hiking paths that crisscross the country. While the city features excellent historic walks such as the Wenzel Walk, t...
- Speaking of climate: Lessons from the past by Climate Change Views on Nov 19, 2009
If a random perusal of various commentaries on the forthcoming climate change negotiations at Copenhagen next month are a guide, it is clear that not much is likely to be achieved there. It is unlikely that a mandatory framework of carbon reductions...
- 1000 Years in 100 Minutes (Luxembourg) by Travel Wonders of the World on Nov 18, 2009
Since 963 when Count Siegfried first built a castle on a rocky outcrop overlooking a sharp bend in the Alzette River, various European powers have battled for control of the tiny state of Luxembourg. At times, the Burgundians, Spanish, French, Austri...
- Photo of the Week - Heidelberg Castle (Germany) by Travel Wonders of the World on Nov 13, 2009
As a child, I recall reading Mark Twain's wry and witty account of travelling through Germany, Switzerland and Italy in A Tramp Abroad. It was one of the books that captured my interest in travelling the world. Twain spent three months in Heidelberg...
- The World's Largest Wine Barrel (Heidelberg, Germany) by Travel Wonders of the World on Nov 11, 2009
Deep in the bowels of Heidelberg Castle is the world’s largest wine barrel. The Heidelberg Tun or Grosses Fass holds over 220,000 litres (58,000 US gallons) and stands an impressive six metres high. To encourage partying, a staircase leads to a dan...
- Europe's Finest Cave? (Frasassi Cave, Italy) by Travel Wonders of the World on Nov 6, 2009
Only thirty years ago, two kilometres south of Venice (and a hundred kilometres south of the mosaic travel wonder of Ravenna), Italian cavers stumbled across an extraordinary wonder of the world. Considered by many to be Europe’s finest show cave (...
- Drinks Around the World: Talisker Scotch Whisky (Scotland) by Travel Wonders of the World on Nov 1, 2009
Each month a group of travel bloggers led by Lifecruiser and Travel Expert(a) conduct a virtual cocktail party where writers highlight a notable drink from their travels or experiences. This month's offering takes us on a tour of the Talisker Scotch...
