Author: Tricia A. Mitchell
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A Valley Ablaze: The King Ludwig Bonfire in Oberammergau, Germany
Celebrating the Fairytale King’s August birthday, Shawn and I join local traditions for König-Ludwig-Feuer, an annual event with massive bonfires that light up Oberammergau’s peaks.
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Curvy Exhilaration: Riding the Alpine Coaster in Oberammergau, Germany
Flying down the mountain on Oberammergau’s Alpine Coaster, we experience the thrill of Germany’s scenic Kolbensattel summer rodelbahn toboggan run.
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Moments to Remember: A Long Weekend in Saint-Émilion, France
Pairing Bordeaux vineyard strolls with a Saint-Émilion bell-tower ascent, Shawn and I chat with generous locals and find scrumptious, gluten-free macarons.
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The Windows of Moldova
From intricate, lace-like wooden trims to colorful folk art-inspired designs, I capture Moldova’s traditional architecture for my Windows series.
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Hiking to Montenegro’s Kotor Fortress
To catch a dramatic mountain panorama over the glittering Bay of Kotor and Old Town, Shawn and I conquer the 1,300+ stairs to the San Giovanni Fortress.
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A Guide to “Losing Your Heart” in Heidelberg, Germany
For 10 years, I called enchanting Heidelberg home. Here, I share what to see, do, and eat in this vibrant university town.
