Category Archives: Sightseeing

Secret Blois #1 – Around the castle

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

If you are like me, when you visit somewhere new, you don’t just want to see the main attractions. You want to see the hidden face behind the castle or museum, the little details on the way. You want to … Continue reading →

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Tips for Visiting the Golden Triangle in India

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

When we discovered that the Taj Mahal is close to New Delhi which was our intended stopover on the way to Australia flying Air India, we immediately wanted to visit it but we had lots of questions: How long should … Continue reading →

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The Taj Mahal – Simply Majestic

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

Today’s the day. We’re going to visit the Taj Mahal. It’s 6 am and we’re walking across the foyer of the Radisson Blue to meet our new French-speaking guide. I’m relieved that yesterday’s unsatisfactory guide is being replaced. From the … Continue reading →

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The Road to Agra, Fatehpur Sikri and the Moonlight Gardens

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

After a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Jaipur, we’re on our way to Agra which is the last point in the Golden Triangle. It is 8 am. Ragendar tries to find an ATM but they seem very scarce. He’s says not to … Continue reading →

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Jaipur – temples, elephants, forts and palaces

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

We are up bright and early at our beautiful Shahpura House Heritage Hotel in Jaipur so we can have breakfast and be ready to leave at 8 am because today is a big day – my first elephant ride! Our … Continue reading →

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More Delhi and the Road to Jaipur

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

We arrive in Delhi at 7 pm, one and a half hours late due to an electrical problem on our plane which kept us sitting on the tarmac in Melbourne but I sent a quick email to Trinetra Tours to … Continue reading →

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Meet the Bollards in Geelong

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

As we drive along the waterfront at Geelong on the way to our home exchange in Drysdale, our host Jill mentions something called “bollards” which, she says, are a reflection of the town’s history. When we return to Geelong for a longer visit, … Continue reading →

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Visit the Loire without a Car based in Blois

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

The Loire Valley with its famous châteaux, especially Chenonceau, Chambord, Chaumont and Cheverny, is only a couple of hours from Paris by train or car. Visiting the area by car provides the greatest freedom but not everyone wants the added … Continue reading →

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Colmar – the Magic of Alsace

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

Alsace is one of France’s most picturesque regions and has a lot in common with its neighbour, Germany, in terms of architecture, customs, cuisine and even language. It is famous for its white wines and the vineyards grow at the … Continue reading →

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 Bamberg – A World Heritage Site in Germany

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

My Australian friend Jane first told me about Bamberg a couple of years ago but although it’s still in Bavaria, it’s a lot further north than the Danube. However, my iPhone says that the shortest route from Melk to Blois … Continue reading →

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