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Travels With Martin Luther

Posted on July 18, 2017 by travelmode

October 31st, 2017 will mark the 500th Anniversary of the world changing event when religious reformer Martin Luther nailed his arguments against the practices of the Catholic Church, his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany beginning the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Markets in Germany

Posted on October 1, 2016 by travelmode

The holiday season is upon us and traveling to Europe, in the late autumn gives opportunity to visit a Christmas Market. Many of the familiar customs of the winter holiday come from Germany and Nordic countries. The markets traditionally celebrate … Continue reading →

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Surfing between Flights at Munich Airport

Posted on September 5, 2016 by travelmode

Just in time for Oktoberfest.  A little bit of Hawaii in Germany at the Munich Airport in time for Oktoberfest. From September 16 to until October 9, the world’s largest stationary wave returns to Munich Airport in the “Surf & … Continue reading →

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The Grand Tour of Switzerland By Train

Posted on May 30, 2016 by travelmode

Travel the eight most beautiful routes in Switzerland – with one ticket. The scenic vistas of Switzerland’s stunning panoramic rail routes never fail to fascinate visitors to this extraordinary land of snow-capped peaks and flowery meadows. The delights of this … Continue reading →

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200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Creation in Geneva

Posted on May 27, 2016 by travelmode

Frankenstein: Creation of Darkness at the Bodmer Foundation Library Ever since the appearance of the 1831 published edition of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus”, the shores of Lake Geneva have been etched the history of Gothic Romantic literature … Continue reading →

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Rail Europe Eurail Select Pass Options 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by travelmode

Rail Europe and Eurail are making some changes in the Eurail Select Pass offerings and options for 2016. A couple of years ago they had eliminated some pass categories from the Select Pass program, but as of February 2016 are … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Final Season Tour Packages 2016

Posted on January 21, 2016 by travelmode

2016 Marks the End of the Downton Abbey TV series. The cast are all starting to appear in other shows and on to movie careers. Lily James is the new Cinderella and caught in the Napoleonic Wars and Russian court … Continue reading →

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Conrad Pope Gets Golden Score Award

Posted on September 28, 2015 by travelmode

The Catholic Pope Francis was in Washington and Cuba the last weeks, making children smile and congressional leaders cry, but there was another Pope being awarded with accolades in Hollywood. A Pope named Conrad. Conrad Pope, the unsung hero of many … Continue reading →

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Santana – Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall

Posted on September 2, 2015 by travelmode

A Cleat of Hollywood History I was rummaging around looking for a missing item. I had put it away for safe keeping because it was a valuable piece of Hollywood history, wasn’t it? And like many important things put away … Continue reading →

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Patrick Macnee – John Steed You’re Missed

Posted on August 27, 2015 by travelmode

This is a little belated obit. Patrick Macnee died in June of 2015. He was 93 years old and died of natural causes at his home in Rancho Mirage in the California desert, with his family at his bedside. A … Continue reading →

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