By: weihua | 2010-10-09 | Small Business Development of the building Ludwig already knew the area around Linderhof from his youth when he had accompanied his father King Maximilian II of Bavaria on his hunting trips in the Bavarian read more
By: Sammy Hely | 2010-09-13 | Destinations You shouldn't visit Bavaria without seeing at least one of the five Castles of Ludwig II. The Ludwig we speak of was officially King Ludwig II of Bavaria, but he was also known as the Swan King, the Fairy Tale King, the Dream King... and a bit more dramatically... as Mad King Ludwig. read more
By: William Murtog | 2010-09-19 | Travel Tips It's no secret we would all love to take our dream honeymoon vacation as soon as we tie the knot. Reality, however can dictate a different timeline. Whether you get married in the winter, fall, summer or spring, there is an ideal destination and itinerary for each location. read more
By: Pamela Buttles | 2010-03-29 | Reference & Education A brief history of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. King Ludwig II is the king responsible for having the popular castle of Neuschwanstein built. He is an important piece of Bavaria's history. read more
By: Sammy Hely | 2010-09-14 | Destinations The Oberammergau Passion Play (Passionsspeili) is probably what put this little town on the map. The story is that the townspeople pledged to do the play every ten years in grateful celebration for being mostly spared from the bubonic plague in 1633! It's been performed every ten years ever since with only a few exceptions. Talk about a long running play! read more
By: Paige Taylor | 2010-10-26 | Destinations Sintra National Palace or Palácio da Vila Vila, also called Town Palace has the location on a hill at the center of the town of Sintra in Portugal. It was built in the course of several centuries with various signatures and styles, but the additions of King John II and King Manuel I are specially remarkable. Sintra National Palace is the only Portuguese medieval royal palace that was preserved and still standing. read more
By: gaga | 2011-01-02 | Business Ancient times Cave mens from the Stone Age were found in the "Cave of Swimmers" near Wadi Sora on the Gilf Kebir plateau in southwestern Egypt, near the Libyan border. These pictures seem to show breaststroke or dog paddle, although it may also be possible that the movements have a ritual meaning unrelated to swimming. This cave is also featured in the movie The English Patient read more