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Is it a fortress, castle, or what? The giant Stift Melk in Austria

Published on 2024-05-152024-05-15
by Klaava

melk abbey in austria from the street below. photo by arihak.

I saw it from a distance of about 10 km as I drove along a winding country road that followed the Danube (Donau) river in Austria. A massive building, shining in the sun rose above the surrounding fields. My problem … Read the story...

Collioure in South France is an adorable, stylish Mediterranean town

Published on 2024-04-062024-04-05
by Jan

collioure, south france:: castle, fortress — Collioure castle next to the port.

Although Nice and the French Riviera coast certainly are more famous travel destinations than Collioure, this small town shows a lot of style. If you follow the Mediterranean coastline in France towards Spain, you … Read the story...