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Visiting the Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area is a name given to Japan’s first World Cultural Heritage Site. These sites were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area consists of several temples and sites at Horyu-ji and Hokki-ji in the town of Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture. Some of the buildings and structures…
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Places to Visit in Wiesbaden, Germany – My Hometown
Wiesbaden, Germany is very dear to me. Not because I love the Marktplatz and Marktkirche or the many parks and restaurants. But I was born here and have fond memories of this beautiful city. With obvious reasons, I don’t remember much of Wiesbaden in my younger years but I’ve traveled to Wiesbaden many times growing up and in recent years.…
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Oldenburg, Germany – How we Spent a Day Here
Oldenburg is a German city located in the state of Lower Saxony. Less then an hours drive from Bremen, Oldenburg is about half way between Bremen and the Dutch border. Oldenburg has a rich history, with evidence of activity in the area from the 8th century. Oldenburg at one point was a Duchy, Grand Duchy, and Free State. Today, visitors can…
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Laowa Lens Review – 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
I am fairly new to macro photography 📷 and never expected to write a Laowa Lens Review. I’ve always enjoyed macro photography but have never had the proper equipment to create those beautiful images seen online. You know, those images of tiny insects with water droplets covering their eyes or the picture perfect mushrooms in the forest. I wanted to…
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Places to Visit Around the North Sea Region of Germany
Moin! There are no Alps, medieval castles, or gigantic gothic churches here. In fact, The North Sea region of Germany feels more Dutch then German. The landscape is flat, fairly wooded, but agriculture and wind turbines dominate the landscape in this area of Germany 🇩🇪 . Visiting coastal areas and port towns in the North Sea region actually feel more Nordic then…
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Visiting Jever, Germany: Known for Beer and Tea
Jever is the capital of Friesland in Lower Saxony and is not well known outside of Germany. In fact, most Germans only know Jever because of the Jever Pilsener that is produced here and sold throughout the country. Don’t worry, if visiting Jever, there is much more to do and see here then just drink beer. Jever has a lot…
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What to do in Bremen, Germany
Visiting Bremen and curious on what to do in Bremen, Germany? Or maybe Bremen has never been high on your radar when researching places to see in Germany. There are so many beautiful cities around Germany like München or Dresden that are more popular and touristy. After spending a day in Bremen, It is clear that it is an underrated…
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One Day Groningen Itinerary
Groningen is a city in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, located in the province which shares the same name, Groningen. This city has over a thousand years of history but around the 13th century it became a well known trade route and villagers began to wall the city. Today, Groningen is a renown university city full of culture and history. Groningen is a…
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Assen, Netherlands and the Drents Museum
Assen is a medium sized city located in Drenthe Province, Netherlands. Located about 30 minutes south of Groningen, Assen is home to world class attractions to include the TT Circuit Assen and Drents Museum. The Drents Museums has famous art collections, the Netherland’s largest doll house, and amazing historical artifacts. The most interesting and fascinating department at the Drents Museum…
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A Visit to Fort Bourtange, the Netherlands
Fort Bourtange, is a star shaped fort located in the Dutch village of Bourtange. Fort Bourtange was originally ordered to be built by William the Silent in 1593 as a means of defending the main road between the city of Groningen and Germany. During this time, the Spaniards occupied the area during the Eighty Years’ War. Today, anyone can visit…
