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Landslide Accident on Swiss Rheatian Railway

Posted on August 14, 2014 by travelmode

The amazing Rhaetian Railway route of narrow gauge track between St Moritz and Chur, the UNESCO World Heritage route of both the Bernina Express and the Glacier Express scenic trains of Switzerland suffered a rare landslide accident on Wednesday, August … Continue reading →

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Walt Disney Meets James Bond

Posted on August 4, 2014 by travelmode

I recently had a chance to watch one of the classic family movies from the 1960s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, with the perspective of time as well as having traveled to some of the places associated with the film to … Continue reading →

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RMS Titanic in Tap Shoes – Titanic Dance!

Posted on July 27, 2014 by travelmode

Since the anniversary events of 2012, Titanic Belfast has won a new award. Located at the Belfast dock of the Harland and Wolff shipyard where RMS Titanic was built more than 100 years ago, the iconic six-floor attraction of angular … Continue reading →

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Switzerland Mountaintops with a Pass

Posted on April 12, 2014 by travelmode

Swiss Peak Pass Offer from Rail Europe You’re off to scenic Switzerland for the chocolate and fondue, the charming chalets and the amazing scenery, taking the Glacier Express or the Golden pass Line. You’re planning on getting a Swiss Pass to … Continue reading →

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Heidelberg – Culinary City Break

Posted on April 10, 2014 by travelmode

Romantic Old Town, Food and Drink Make a Magical Potion Heidelberg has been voted as one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations year after year. Since first being written about by Mark Twain in his travel book “A Tramp Abroad” … Continue reading →

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Tour Dusseldorf’s MediaHafen

Posted on January 14, 2014 by travelmode

Maybe Dusseldorf isn’t on the top of your touring Germany lists, but this vibrant city on the Rhine River is quite warm and welcoming with lots of exploration ideas. Dusseldorf Old Town on the river is right next to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Markets by Train Tour with Great Rail Journeys

Posted on September 29, 2013 by travelmode

November through December is the season of the European Christmas Market. Take in the crisp early winter atmosphere which mixes the aromas of warm mulled wine, roasting chestnuts and gingerbread sweets as you wander among wooden stalls adorned with the … Continue reading →

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Germany Christmas Markets Tour 2013 – Miller Incoming

Posted on September 9, 2013 by travelmode

Discover the magical atmosphere of Advent time in Germany, the month leading up to the Christmas Eve. Christmas Markets are a marvelous German tradition, from where many of our own holiday customs originate. The Christmas Market or “Weinachtsmarkt” presents a … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Brunch Sightseeing Tour of Bern

Posted on August 14, 2013 by travelmode

Goumä Tour Bern by Rickshaw Pedicab Why not see beautiful historic Bern, the capital of Switzerland on a gourmet lunch hour. Enjoy a light brunch or a delicious aperative sampler while a guide takes you on a leisurely trip past … Continue reading →

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Win a Trip to Italy from Trafalgar

Posted on March 17, 2013 by travelmode

Win a Trafalgar Tours trip to Italy for you and a friend including flights!* Enter by Tuesday March 26, 2013 Want to savour an authentic Bolognese sauce in actual Bologna? The world’s premiere tour operator is running a promotion offering a free … Continue reading →

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