Celebrating Groundhog Day in North America
January 31, 2012 by Destination Guide
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February 2 is the day those of us in the northern climes of North America anticipate in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way. Will the groundhog see his shadow? Will winter end early or will we endure another 6 weeks of freezing temperatures, snow and ice? What Does the Groundhog Have to Do with Spring? The [...]
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Tybee Island North Beach
June 15, 2011 by Destination Guide
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Savannah, Georgia is best known for its National Historic District and lively festivals. Beautifully restored architecture and stately squares are the images most commonly associated with the Southern coastal city. But just a short drive outside the city limits lies a true coastal experience that has been, it seems, preserved not by a historical society [...]
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North Central Kansas Roadtrip
February 19, 2011 by Destination Guide
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North central Kansas seamlessly combines history, natural beauty and Midwest charm. From its pioneer roots to its quirky appeal, a roadtrip through north central Kansas will inspire you. My family spent a long weekend exploring the area at the end of last summer, these are a few of the highlights. Hollenberg Pony Express Station The Hollenberg Pony [...]
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Learn about Lewis & Clark in North Dakota
October 26, 2010 by Destination Guide
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When we think of Lewis and Clark heading west to explore the Louisiana Purchase, we may not always consider where there route took them. We may think of Missouri or Oregon or mountain passes. Did you know, though, that an important part of Lewis & Clark’s journey took place in North Dakota? North Dakota boasts [...]
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North Dakota’s Skyscraper on the Prairie
September 28, 2010 by Destination Guide
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When you think of a state capitol, you probably think of a building that looks somewhat similar to our nation’s capitol in Washington, D.C., with a big rotunda and two wings that extend outward.
If you’re from North Dakota, however, you think “Skyscraper on the Prairie.”
North Dakota’s capitol is one of just a few skyscraper capitols [...]
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Daytrips Germany: 60 One Day Adventures by Rail or by Car in Bavaria, the Rhineland, the North and the East (Paperback)
May 23, 2009 by Destination Guide
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Product Description
Now in its sixth edition, Daytrips Germany has long been a favorite guidebook for adventurous travelers who prefer to make their own tours. This latest revision covers the tremendous changes taking place, especially in Berlin and the East, as well as the momentous changeover to a new monetary system and the growing importance of the Internet as a source of up-to-the-minute factual data.
Each of the 60 one-day adventures is complete with a do-it-yourself walking tour, a map, full travel directions, time and weather considerations, restaurant suggestions, background information, and concise descriptions of all worthwhile sights.
Destinations in Bavaria include: Munich, Nymphenburg, Lake Starnberg, the Ammersee, Oberammergau and Linderhof, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the Zugspitze, Mittenwald, Fussen and Neuschwanstein, Lindau, Augsburg, Ulm, Rothenburg, Wurzburg, Nurnberg, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Regensburg, the Chiemsee, Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgaden, and the Wendelstein.
In the Rhineland they are: Frankfurt, Mainz, Wiesbaden, a Rhine cruise, Rudesheim, Koblenz, Trier, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Limburg, Bad Homburg, Marburg, Aschaffenburg, Miltenberg, Michelstadt, Darmstadt, Heidelberg, Worms, Baden-Baden, Triberg, and Freiburg.
Up north, the trips include: Hamburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Schleswig, Lubeck, Luneburg, Celle, and Goslar.
In the East they include: Berlin (four walking tours), Sans Souci, Potsdam, Dresden, Leipzig, and Wittenberg.
And, just in case travelers get hungry seeing all this, there is a comprehensive menu translator.
About the Author
Earl Steinbicker is a born tourist who believes that travel should be a joy, not an endurance test. For over 35 years he has been refining his carefree style of daytripping while working in New York, London, Paris, and other cities. Whether by public transportation or private car, he has thoroughly probed the most delightful aspects of countries around the world. A strong desire to share these experiences has led him to develop the “Daytrips” series of guides, which he continues to expand and revise.
