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This is a video from the "City of Bath" which is no. 430 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. It was popular among the Romans and has remained popular...
Everything from North and Central Europe
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Pictures from France
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from France. They are digital evidence of trips to different parts of the country over many years. If...
Corsica, an island in the sun
This summer we chose a destination where everybody, big and small, could have their wishes realised. Therefore we went to Corsica. The boys...
VIDEO – France – Corsica – North Coast
This is a video from a car ride from the east coast to the north western coast of Corsica. Key words are Corte, L'Île-Rousse and the Artisan Route...
VIDEO – France – Corsica – East Coast
This is a video from a car ride down the east coast of Corsica. It runs from Bastia to Porto Vecchio, on to the Palombaggia Beach and ends in...
VIDEO – France – Paris
The video from Paris contains highlights of all the famous buildings from a hot and hectic weekend in 2003, with a few extra pictures from other...
The second of two days in Paris
My day 2 in Paris actually includes part of a day 3 as well. But who cares? The first half or more of the day I spent doing what the first time...
The first of two days in Paris
The first of two days in Paris was about revisiting almost all the familiar sights, but also spending some time at places I had not seen before....
World Heritage #0601 – Reims
There are many Gothic churches in Europe on the Heritage List. The one in Reims in northern France is a special one. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – France – Reims
"Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims" is no. 601 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. This video from Reims is...
VIDEO – France – Champagne
A short video from the famous wine district of Champagne in France. We visit places like Châtillon-sur-Marne and Reims. Audio: Antonio Vivaldi's...
A day trip to Champagne
I was on a weekend trip to Paris and spent one of the days on a day trip to Champagne, on a bus tour. Tours are not my cup of tea, but I found this...
A surprise visit to Champagne and Paris
This is the introduction to a surprise visit to Champagne and Paris. The trip came as a result of an offer I couldn't refuse. It was free! One day I...
VIDEO – Germany – Rhine Valley
Video from the Rhine Valley with places like Rüdesheim, Kaub, Kamp-Bornhofen, and Bad Salzig. It includes several scenes from Burg Liebenstein, a...
World Heritage #1066 – Rhine Valley
In the upper Middle Rhine valley there are vineyards. There are also castles on the banks and hills surrounding this mighty river. There has been...
Pictures from Switzerland
This is a collection of Sandalsand's pictures from Switzerland. They are essentially from the north - Luzern and Bern, in addition to a couple from...
World Heritage #0267 – Old City of Berne
Visit the living bears and step back in time for a walk through the Old City of Berne, the Swiss capital. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
VIDEO – Switzerland – Bern
This video is from Bern. It is the capital of Switzerland. The "Old City of Bern" is also no. 267 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Audio: Swiss...
World Heritage #0271 – Church of Wies
What does a Rococo church look like? Come to the church of Wies and enjoy this strikingly beautiful church. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes...
VIDEO – Germany – Wieskirche
This is a video from Wieskirche. "The Pilgrimage Church of Wies" (Wieskirche) is no. 271 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. According to Wikipedia,...
World Heritage #0169 – Würzburg
There are a few palaces on the World Heritage List, and Würzburg in central Germany is not the least impressive. The UNESCO World Heritage List...
VIDEO – Germany – Würzburg
This video from Würzburg includes the Marienburg Fortress over the River Main as well as the World Heritage Site on the river bank. "The Würzburg...
World Heritage #0623 – Goslar
Mining innovation and the pretty town of Goslar. These are the key words about this heritage site in the middle of Germany. The UNESCO World...
VIDEO – Germany – Goslar
This video is from Goslar. It is part of no. 623 on UNESCO's World Heritage List. "Mines of Rammelsberg, Historic Town of Goslar and Upper Harz...
Pictures from Liechtenstein
This is a collection of pictures from Liechtenstein, the result of an ultra short visit in 2002. We drove through the country and only made a short...
Vaduz and Liechtenstein on a detour
Vaduz is the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, one of Europe's miniature states. It is nestled between Austria and Switzerland. We only...
Villages and towns of Provence
There are numerous villages and towns in Provence worthy a visit. A visitor has many opportunities and not all are very different. It all depends on...
Roman ruins and medieval fortresses in Provence
We will explore Roman ruins and medieval fortresses in Provence. The name stems from its status as “province” in the Roman era. Pont du Gard There...
Provence – What is it?
What is it with Provence? Foreigners having spent a year or more write books warning us of the difficulties visitors face. Yet we are still lured...
Almost on the North Pole, a visit to Svalbard
Svalbard is an extreme place on Earth. In the winter snow and darkness falls upon the land, giving in to the midnight sun and a very short...
