We take a look at German wine words, then there is a brilliant video that combines images from Google Earth, and finally, a full-length show about ancient Egypt. The final film will introduce www.snagfilms.com, the largest collection of documentary films on the Web — a site each of you should know about.
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Christmas in Germany is always a joy with the multitude of Christmas markets, the town decorations and the churches that dress for the occasion. Bavaria, one of the country’s most Catholic states, is renown for its embrace of Christmas, plus its location, nestled against the Alps, provide plenty of wintry visuals.
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Karen rolls through Berlin in her mind, marking sights, hotels, stores and restaurants that she doesn’t want to miss on the next trip.
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Karen Fawcett continues her visit to Berlin. In her first post she focused on an overview of the city. Here she delves into more specifics after a bird’s-eye-view of the city from the TV tower.
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Here are three videos. The first of a six-year-old being patted down is disturbing. The second of Norway’s northern lights is relaxing. The third focused on the architects of Berlin is educational. Enjoy.
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Karen Fawcett our intrepid traveler during one of her sojourns to Paris decided to jaunt to Berlin for a weekend. She discovered it was simply not enough time to even really get a sense of the city. This is the first part of a three-part whirlwind through Germany’s capital city.
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Just after the wall between East Germany and West Germany was opened, I had the opportunity to be one of the first American travel writers to tour through the former German Democratic Republic and to the center of the Reformation that had been closed to American tourists for decades.
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Delta increasing international flights, 787 test flights on hold indefinitely, Germany increases airport security
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Every year the magic of German Christmas Markets enchants millions of visitors. Hand-made craftworks as well as culinary specialties including Gluehwein (mulled wine), baked apples and Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies) contribute to the traditional and romantic ambiance.
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Is this terrorist season? If so, will it impact your travel plans? Even though the State Department and other countries have issues travel advisories, will that motivate you to stay home? And if you do, are you necessarily safer?
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