Not all those who wander are lost, but I certainly am!
This isn’t an in-transit boredom, this is a ‘I’ve woken up on a Wednesday at 8 am and now, after having three days of nothing to do, I kind of want something to do, oh no I’ve 3 more days of nothing” kind of boredom.
Much like Versailles, Nymphenburg was a palace with extensive grounds. As I have stated, the original building was a hunting lodge, so while other palaces might have manicured lawns, gardens, and orchards, Nymphenburg has remained more forested.
Remember how Amalienburg had a kitchen with Chinoiserie in it? The Pagodenburg is nearly a whole building of it.
Religion is also a very easy way to promote and hold power, and most European royal families were religions if not outright all Christians. Divine right to rule, and whatnot. Naturally, this means religion plays an important part of their daily life. Queue the Magdalenenklause.
Any of these towns will do for a quick drive and an afternoon of exploration should you happen to be headed their way, but of course there are many others out there worth discovering. Next time you see a town with a small population, go off the beaten path and have a visit. You never know what you’ll find.
This is probably the most famous cemetery I’ve ever heard of that isn’t a war memorial. It’s the final resting place of some very famous people and thus draws in an incredible amount of tourists for a cemetery. It’s definitely worth a visit if you’re planning to be in Paris!
Story time. My cousin Arrow and I had planned a trip to Paris. It was supposed to be an awesome time of travel and fun, and an excellent chance for Arrow to visit, as not only did I speak French, but I had already… Continue Reading “What to Do When Reservations Go Wrong”
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There are numerous falls called Bridal Veil, but this particular veil can be found in Ontario on Manitoulin Island, and despite the lack of nomenclative creativity, I’m rather fond of this waterfall.
You’ll find Lion’s Head Lookout in the village of Lion’s Head, in a sort of halfway point between Northern and Southern Ontario.