Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life – now vast numbers of people came to view his private … Read More
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The Chateau de Chambord -Chambord – France
1519. A palace rises up out of the swampy lowlands of the Sologne region, on the edge of a forest filled with wild boar. François I, the young king who had garnered glory in the Battle of Marignan, ordered its … Read More
The Alcazar Castle – Segovia – Spain
The Alcázar of Segovia (literally, Segovia Castle) is a stone fortification, located in the old city of Segovia, Spain. Rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of the rivers Eresma and Clamores near the Guadarrama mountains, it is one … Read More
Productivity Course Ch. 2: Reducing Distractions
There are few things which block productivity as fast and as surely as distractions. When you cannot concentrate and focus properly, you cannot get things done. Even if you do accomplish something, it can feel stressful and frustrating. Whether you … Read More
Productivity Course Ch.1: Set a Game Plan
One factor which all successful people have in common is effective time-management. You may prefer to call it structure, setting yourself to the task, or a game-plan. Whichever word or term works for you is fine. As long as you … Read More
Harry Potter – Alnwick Castle – UK
Alnwick Castle is famous for film lovers; many films were shot in this castle : Robin Hood, The War of the Roses and the very famous Harry Potter. The Duke of Percy lives with his family in a part of … Read More
James Bond – Estoril – Portugal
Want a dream holiday in Portuga!? Estoril is one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe ! It is located a few kilometers from Lisbon. This magnificent seaside resort is a little paradise on earth. Royal families and the aristocracy use to spend their … Read More
Game of Thrones – Dubrovnik – Croatia
You have loved the successful TV series “Game of Thrones”? You will love the city of Dubrovnik, Croatia, where this series was shot. Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. The scenery is fabulous and you can take … Read More
Mission Impossible – Prague – Czech Republic
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is famous for shootings of many films such as “James Bond – Casino Royale”, “Amadeus”, “Les Misérables”, “Oliver Twist’” “Chronicles of Narnia” and last but not least “Mission : Impossible” with Tom Cruise. … Read More
Star Wars – Skellig Michael Island – Ireland
Come discover Skellig Michael Island which seems so far away but so easy to get to by boat or plane. The island was the setting for “The Force Awakens”. This film really boosted tourism in Ireland but fortunately the shooting of … Read More