The River Danube is the second largest river in Europe and it divides Budapest, the capital of Hungary into Buda and Pest. Budapest is also known as the pearl of the Danube. Buda, the epitome of regal elegance, boasts treasures like the picturesque Fisherman’s Bastion, majestic Buda Castle, and exquisite Matthias Church. Add to this … Continue reading #Budapestsojourns; The Sunset Cruise over the Danube ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Europe
Getting into Budapest ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
It was a crisp, cold and a couple of wet days last week. It was also a first time travel in the winter months in Europe and this time, the travel destination was Budapest. There are many travelogues on the beautiful city of Budapest, but this my version where there will suggestions and my experiences. … Continue reading Getting into Budapest ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Frankfurt Part 2: A Journey Through Culture, History and Modernity; A German Sojourn- Part 8 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Frankfurt GPS Coordinates Frankfurt Aldstadt continues... Eisner Steg: As we made our way out of the Bartholomew Cathedral, Jo took us past the Historisches Museum to the Eiserner Steg or the Iron Bridge. The Eiserner Steg is a pedestrian iron bridge located in Frankfurt, Germany. It spans the River Maine and connects the city center … Continue reading Frankfurt Part 2: A Journey Through Culture, History and Modernity; A German Sojourn- Part 8 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Frankfurt Part 1: A Journey Through Culture, History and Modernity; A German Sojourn- Part 7 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Aldstadt (Old Town) How can I not pen a note about Frankfurt, which was home for over a month, while I was in Germany. Travellers often consider Frankfurt as a transit hub, but believe me when I say that I left a part of my heart behind when I left the city. I arrived as … Continue reading Frankfurt Part 1: A Journey Through Culture, History and Modernity; A German Sojourn- Part 7 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Rüdesheim Chronicles: A Sojourn in the Heart of the Rhine– A German Sojourn- Part 6 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Rüdesheim is a charming town located in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany. This town was never on my itinerary, until a friend called up to ask me if I was interested in visiting the town as it was the 'Federweißer' wine season! I happily accepted the offer and took a … Continue reading Rüdesheim Chronicles: A Sojourn in the Heart of the Rhine– A German Sojourn- Part 6 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Discovering Mainz: From Gutenberg to Chagall – A German Sojourn- Part 5 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Mainz, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, is a city with a rich history and this is yet another city that you can make a day trip from Frankfurt. We arrived at Mainz around noon at the Mainz Hauptbanhoff, or the central station that was built between 1882 and 1884 according to plans by … Continue reading Discovering Mainz: From Gutenberg to Chagall – A German Sojourn- Part 5 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Half a day at Hanau, My German Sojourn – Part 4 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
Close to Frankfurt in the state of Hesse is the city of Hanau. If you want a short day-trip from Frankfurt, this could well be the place, and this is what we set out to do on a Saturday. A Brief History: The city has medieval origins and its history can be traced back to … Continue reading Half a day at Hanau, My German Sojourn – Part 4 © Sangeeta Venkatesh
My German Sojourn- Part 3- Oestrich Winkel; Vineyards, the River Rhine & a University!
© Sangeeta Venkatesh I had been wanting to see my son's university since two years. Last year, we couldn't do so, because of the politics of the vaccines! Thank God, it is behind us now. And so we came to this small town, nay, village called Oestrich Winkel. Oestrich Winkel, has roughly 12,000 inhabitants in … Continue reading My German Sojourn- Part 3- Oestrich Winkel; Vineyards, the River Rhine & a University!
My German Sojourn – Part 2 – Bacharach; where time stands still ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
In today's piece I want to share my visit to the quaint town of Bacharach. I came across a poster online which said, "I don't need therapy- I just need to go to Bacharach". Truer words were never spoken. It is summer in Germany, but the day we decided to go to Bacharach, it was … Continue reading My German Sojourn – Part 2 – Bacharach; where time stands still ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Nordlingen: A City in a Crater; The German Sojourn- Part 1
©Sangeeta Venkatesh Nordlingen is a charming medieval town nestled in the heart of Bavaria, Germany. It is part of the famed Romantische Straße. The Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) is a famous tourist route in Bavaria, Germany, known for its picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and historic sites. It stretches approximately 220 miles (350 kilometers) from Würzburg in … Continue reading Nordlingen: A City in a Crater; The German Sojourn- Part 1
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