Tag: Europe
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Above the Rooftops of Heidelberg: Autumn Views from the Heiliggeistkirche
With a golden sun overhead, and fall colors all around, Shawn and I climbed up to the Heiliggeistkirche’s platform. I had never ascended the 600-year-old Gothic church’s curvy staircase during the autumn season, so I was pleasantly surprised by the splendid panorama that greeted us at the top. On the sandstone perch overlooking Heidelberg’s Altstadt (Old Town), ladybugs…
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Magical Moments in Malta
Malta is an enchanting island nation. It’s a tranquil place where residents christen their homes with titles meshing a couple’s first names. Its harbors are studded with elegant white yachts, as well as humble and colorful fishing boats called luzzus. Despite its diminutive size, Malta has heaps of history and culture, marvelous architecture, and a dramatic…
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An Ascent at Notre Dame
This autumn, I found my new favorite spot at the Notre Dame Cathedral — the observation deck. During past visits to Paris, I’ve visited this Gothic masterpiece in varying seasons. Once, I rang in the new year on the edge of the Seine while the magnificent cathedral towered over revelers with her graceful silhouette. On…
