Author Archives: daredan

Good: Following the disappointment at the Neuschwanstein Castle on Sunday due to foggy weather, I made plans to return there today as the weather forecast was good, and that the cost of transport was reasonably cheap due to the Bayern … Continue reading →

Good: The Deutsches Museum was on the reserved list of the sights I wanted to cover in Munich, but I decided to go for it anyway (not because I had extra time) and am glad I did so. It is … Continue reading →

Good: Watching the locals enjoying themselves at Oktoberfest. Not-so-good: Nymphenburg Palace pales in comparison to the many other palaces (and similar buildings) I have seen on this trip. Noteworthy food/drink: Bavarian beer served in one-litre mugs.

Good: The beautiful interior of the Wieskirche located just off the Romantic Road in Germany may not have been the best I have seen for this trip, but it certainly tops everything else today, including the most-anticipated sight of this … Continue reading →

Good: Although Eisriesenwelt is just a cave of frozen water, it’s nevertheless a unique natural sight to see. Photography is not allowed during the guided tours in order to keep the people moving quickly along, so I was only able … Continue reading →

Good: Surrounded by picturesque hills, Salzburg seems to resonate with an energy that matches its reputation as the heart of music in Europe. Was it this atmosphere that resulted in Mozart being born here and the Sound of Music being … Continue reading →

Good: I didn’t think there would be anything better today than Melk Abbey with its opulent, gold-trimmed church, but the cruise along the Danube river managed to outdo it despite cloudy skies and occasional drizzles. It was a refreshing and … Continue reading →

Good: Watching the opera Elektra at practically the best vantage point in the Vienna Opera House, for just 4€. Notwithstanding having to start queuing 3 hours before the performance and standing for the duration of the 112 min opera, I … Continue reading →

Good: Being back in Vienna after 17 years, and having a pleasant feeling of deja vu as I walk around the grounds and tour the rooms of the Schonbrunn Palace. Been here, done this, don’t mind doing it again once … Continue reading →