Podcasts about Neuschwanstein Castle

Experiences and Adventures of a Dedicated Plane SpotterIn this episode, Tyler, Monique, and Lara welcome Michael, a loyal listener and aviation enthusiast. They discuss the unique collectibles they wear and how they met during various aviation events. They dive into Michael's career in healthcare administration, his passion for aviation, and his extensive plane spotting experiences spanning over three decades. Michael shares his fascinating journey to Europe with his family, detailing their itinerary from exploring Munich and Zurich to visiting historic sites like the Dachau Concentration Camp and the Neuschwanstein Castle. The conversation also touches upon tips for traveling during off-peak seasons, the benefits of using travel points for hotel stays, and a dramatic in-flight incident involving fellow passengers. The episode ends with plans for future meet-ups and shared enthusiasm for upcoming aviation events.00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter01:43 Guest Introduction: Meet Micah03:09 Aviation Enthusiast: Micah's Journey08:00 Family Adventures: Europe Trip Planning12:45 Exploring Munich and Beyond26:08 Journey to Switzerland27:31 Navigating Zurich's Public Transit28:00 Exploring Bellevue and the Lint Chocolate Factory30:54 A Day in Lucerne and Engelberg33:19 Returning to Munich and Final Adventures34:25 Flight Home Drama and Travel Tips46:32 Credit Card Rewards and Travel PlansStaffTraveler Is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Two American tourists who were visiting Germany on vacation last week, were attacked by another American man, known as Troy B. After talking the girls into following him to a secluded loookout spot, he attempted to assault one of the women and when her friend intervened he chucked her down the ravine. Not long after, he did the same to the other woman. One of the tourists was killed in the fall and the other survived the attack after her fall was cushioned by a tree. Troy B. was arrested by German police soon after the attack and will not be extradited to America, instead he will face justice in Germany.(commercial at 8:47)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:American woman who was 'pushed to her death' had been 'promised a romantic view by US 'tourist' | Daily Mail Online

This week's monument is Neuschwanstein Castle, a spectacularly beautiful castle perched atop a mountain ridge in the German Alps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 221 is loose! And we're off to Bavaria, to hear the story of 'Mad' King Ludwig II, and his mysterious death...Why was Ludwig labelled a madman? Why did he love Wagner's music so much? And was it the swans?The secret ingredient is...a castle!Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poisoners' Cabinet wherever you get your podcasts. Find us and our cocktails at www.thepoisonerscabinet.com Join us Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepoisonerscabinet Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoisonerscabinet/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePoisonersCabinet Listen on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoisonersCabinet Sources this week include Histories, Mysteries and Conspiracies, Neuschwanstein Castle website, Der Spiegel International, Ludwig II by Hans Nohbauer, My Dear Boy by Rictor Norton, History.com, Ancient Origins, The Mad Monarch by Werner Richter, Forbidden History and online interviews with Dr Gerhard Immler of the Bavarian State Archives and historian Guy Walters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we take you along on our incredible German vacation! We dive into the festive atmosphere of Oktoberfest, explore the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, stroll through the medieval streets of Rothenburg, and visit the stunning Basilika St. Michael in Mondsee. Join us as we share stories, travel tips, and memories from this unforgettable trip!

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles in Germany are a must for your time in Bavaria.Neuschwanstein is one of the most famous sites in Germany.And it's certainly one of the most famous castles in the world.So yes, it is worthy of your time.But just a short walk away is another beautiful castle — Hohenschwangau.And it's also worthy of your time in Bavaria, Germany.In this episode we'll learn about these 2 King Ludwig II of Bavaria castles.Plus I'll offer up some tips for visiting both Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles in Germany.Want to chat more about Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles?Send me an email at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:2:08: Intro 2:43: Placing Neuschwanstein & Hohenschwangau on the map5:06: Neuschwanstein history8:23: Visiting Neuschwanstein12:30: Hohenschwangau history17:06: Visiting the Hohenschwangau18:12: Getting there, logistics, accessibility25:26: Make a Day of It & Ticket Options31:20: Wrapping it up33:55: Listener reviewImportant links:Neuschwanstein CastleHohenschwangau CastleWander Your Way AdventuresWander Your WaySupport the Show.Thanks to Callisa Mickle who edits the audio.Follow Wander Your Way:InstagramFacebookPinterest

Two American tourists who were visiting Germany on vacation last week, were attacked by another American man, known as Troy B. After talking the girls into following him to a secluded loookout spot, he attempted to assault one of the women and when her friend intervened he chucked her down the ravine. Not long after, he did the same to the other woman.One of the tourists was killed in the fall and the other survived the attack after her fall was cushioned by a tree. Troy B. was arrested by German police soon after the attack and will not be extradited to America, instead he will face justice in Germany.(commercial at 7:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:American woman who was 'pushed to her death' had been 'promised a romantic view by US 'tourist' | Daily Mail Online

372 -  In this episode of the Disney Travel Secrets podcast, hosts Rob and Kerri Stuart share exciting Adventures by Disney vacations inspired by the destinations that influenced Walt Disney himself. Discover the enchanting European river cruises along the Danube, Rhine, and Seine Rivers that visit storybook villages reminiscent of classic Disney films like Pinocchio. Get details on the captivating Adventures by Disney guided tours through Germany and Bavaria, including Neuschwanstein Castle that sparked the design for Sleeping Beauty's iconic castle. Learn about immersive land adventures and escapes that celebrate the vibrant culture of Mexico, an influence behind Disney's Coco and the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. Whether cruising European rivers, exploring fairytale German towns, or experiencing the colorful traditions of Mexico, this podcast uncovers the real-world inspirations behind Disney's beloved stories and theme parks. Plus, get insider updates on the new 2024 travel agent class and upcoming 2025 Adventures by Disney and Disney Cruise Line itineraries. Don't miss these magical Disney travel insights!   Ready to plan your 2024 and 2025 Disney Destinations Vacation? CLICK HERE Join us on our NEW Facebook Page Cabins are still available for the inaugural Walt Drinkers World Cruise - May 17, 2024.  CLICK HERE to get registered. _________________________ Let us help you plan your next Disney vacation. Our services are free and you get us and our insider tips customized to YOUR family to help you have the most magical vacation. CONNECT WITH US HERE Want to save on gas? Upside App Referral Code - XD3VD Make sure you are receiving our weekly email. Just go to DisneyTravelSecrets.com and complete the form.  Have a topic you would like covered on the show? Please reach out to us on social media and let us know.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram. 

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Embark on a thrilling journey to Bavaria's Eichstatt Limestone deposits, where we're digging for dinosaurs amidst Germany's rich cultural backdrop, including the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle! Today's discovery? A Pterodactyl sternum bone, marking our first encounter with a prehistoric flyer in this fossil-rich region. Dive into the Mesozoic Era with us as we explore the skies once dominated by pterosaurs, revealing the fascinating evolution of these creatures that soared above the dinosaurs.

Germany has long been at the centre of European history. From the Prussian wars of the 1600s to the world wars of the 20th century to the main economic power of the European Union. In this episode Jonathan van Bilsen explores Berlin and Potsdam and then travels south to Dresden, ending his trek in Bavaria, visiting Heidelberg and Neuschwanstein Castle.

This soft spoken bedtime story explores the histories of three well-known palaces: Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany: an extravagant and romantic retreat envisioned by King Ludwig II; Windsor Castle in Berkshire, England: the longest-occupied royal residence in Europe with almost a millennium of architectural history; Château de Chambord in France: a marvellous French Renaissance palace commissioned by King Francis I. Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠ ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠

Two American tourists who were visiting Germany on vacation last week, were attacked by another American man, known as Troy B. After talking the girls into following him to a secluded loookout spot, he attempted to assault one of the women and when her friend intervened he chucked her down the ravine. Not long after, he did the same to the other woman.One of the tourists was killed in the fall and the other survived the attack after her fall was cushioned by a tree. Troy B. was arrested by German police soon after the attack and will not be extradited to America, instead he will face justice in Germany.(commercial at 7:56)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:American woman who was 'pushed to her death' had been 'promised a romantic view by US 'tourist' | Daily Mail OnlineThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

Two American tourists who were visiting Germany on vacation last week, were attacked by another American man, known as Troy B. After talking the girls into following him to a secluded loookout spot, he attempted to assault one of the women and when her friend intervened he chucked her down the ravine. Not long after, he did the same to the other woman.One of the tourists was killed in the fall and the other survived the attack after her fall was cushioned by a tree. Troy B. was arrested by German police soon after the attack and will not be extradited to America, instead he will face justice in Germany.(commercial at 8:47)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:American woman who was 'pushed to her death' had been 'promised a romantic view by US 'tourist' | Daily Mail OnlineThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

A globetrotting episode, as the lads head around Bavaria on Segways, including a trip to the legendary FUNtainment, Hofbräuhaus, and Neuschwanstein Castle. Then we get some mucky fun in with Dirty Pig (or Drecksau) from Kosmos, look back at reMEmber from Pegasus Spiele, become one with nature with Happy Bee from Helvetiq and Coiledspring Games, and annoy all the right people with the Barbie movie. All that, plus a farewell to underwear, on Ep182. 00:00 - An international flavour 03:55 - Hofbräuhaus, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Segways in Bavaria 26:10 - a trip to FUNtainment 33:40 - Dirty Pig or Drecksau 38:22 - reMEmber 44:49 - Happy Bee 48:52 - the Barbie movie On this episode were Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero) and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

In June, a graduation trip went awry when two former University of Illinois students were assaulted and thrown into a ravine at the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. The aftermath of the crime was caught on camera, and authorities quickly located and arrested the suspect: 30-year-old Troy Bohling, a fellow American tourist. Candice talks through the events that led up to the tragedy, and how Bohling's alleged crimes have shocked the world – and those who know him.Tips can be called into the Kempten criminal police at (+49) 0831 9909-0.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, a new popcorn bucket comes into the station, an iconic stump has gone to yesterland, some new fun added to Toontown, we finish our dicussion with Tage & James, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! DISCOUNTS! We have partnered with the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground to get great deals for our listeners! Book your stay at the Howard Johnson Anaheim and get 15% off your stay (code 1000022077)! Magic Key Holders get 20% off their stay (code 1000025935) as well! Book now! Need the perfect bag for your days in the parks? Look no further than Designer Park Co.! Purchase the Rope Drop Bag as featured on Episode 222 and get 10% off your purchase! Use coupon code DLWEEKLY to get the discount. If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order! News: A new Disney Junior & Friends Playdate event is coming to the Resort. This fun filled celebration will kick off on August 18 at DCA. Events include a Playdate Part Parade, a special stage show, Alice's Wonderland bakery Unbirthday Party, and photo ops. On Aug 19-20 the fun moves to DTD with special themed treats at Marceline's and a special photo wall. Through out the weekend, guests will be able do a fun find and search with themed clues! For mor information check out the article from Disney Parks Blog. – New ‘Disney Junior & Friends Playdate' Event Coming to Disneyland Resort August 18-20 | Disney Parks Blog (go.com) The tree stump that stood atop of Chickapin Hill, Splash Mountain, for the last 34 years has been completely demolished. This, of course, is part of the mountains transformation into Tiana's bayou Adventure! – Disneyland Update: ToonTown Tidbits, Terrific Treats & Tourist Trends (micechat.com) Grad Nite dates for 2024 have been announced! There will be 9 dates in May and 6 dates in June for grads to celebrate with their classmates. Similar to past years, there will be 3 ticket options avaliable. The tickets vary in price and park access and range from $109 to $229 – Disneyland Update: ToonTown Tidbits, Terrific Treats & Tourist Trends (micechat.com) A small but fun update has come to Ghirardelli. The mural behind the counter has been updated to represent San Fransokyo! If you watch closely, you might see the trolly car move, lights turn on and off, and even an “earthquake” that shakes up the 3D mural – SAN FRANSOKYO EARTHQUAKE! Animated San Francisco Mural Updated with Big Hero 6 at Ghirardelli in Disney California Adventure – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Some fun new friends and features were added to the Toontown fountain. A frog, fish, and turtle can be seen enjoying the cool blue waters. Guests are also in for a fun treat, interactive lilly pads can also be found in the fountain. When you press down on them, water bubbles and shoots out of them – Disneyland Update: ToonTown Tidbits, Terrific Treats & Tourist Trends (micechat.com) We have an update on the Magic Key lawsuit. A motion was filed in court and an agreement has been reached. This will affect all members of the class and not just the person who filed the suit. Details will be announced by August 31st. – UPDATE: Magic Key Holders Reach Settlement With Disneyland For Lawsuit Over Lack of Park Passes – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) UPDATE: Magic Key Holders Reach Settlement With Disneyland For Lawsuit Over Lack of Park Passes – Disneyland News Today (dlnewstoday.com) Disney showed off the newest popcorn bucket that will be arriving this week. Its a Disneyland train featuring Mickey as the conductor! This design may be more fun than functional. It has weeks that turn and a removable train whistle! This new popcorn bucket will be pulling into pop corn carts starting July 26th. –Disney Parks (@disneyparks) • Instagram photos and videos Discussion Topic: Tage and James go to Disney 100 and Neuschwanstein Castle

Emmy winner Eli stops by, Spotify cans Meghan Markle, Ja Morant suspended, Bebe Rexha v. thrown cell phone, TikTok star v. police, Drew Crime stories, John Boyega wants to talk to Jamie Foxx, and a Titanic submarine tour has gone missing in the Atlantic. Happy Juneteenth. Drew suggests even more holidays. Bob Rivers, Ed Kelly and Zip, interviewed Drew Lane. Check out inside-radio talk right here. Brandon's camping adventure made the YouTube page and he fears becoming a dud. Emmy winner Eli Zaret joins the show to gloat a bit, discuss WOOD's LGBT coverage , the lowly Detroit Pistons, Bradley Beal to Phoenix, Zion Williamson baby mama drama, Ja Morant's suspension, Nike support for Ja, Bob Huggins DUI & resignation, Nick Maton's awful stats, Deion Sanders might lose his foot and more. Mojo is nominated for the Radio Hall of Fame. What does Drew need to do to get a nomination around here? 1-800-Call-Sam is back to remind you to participate in the 2023 Call Sam Chopper Shop bike build and raffle. Darren McCarty sunk his 3rd career hole-in-one. Bebe Rexha was BLASTED on stage by a cell phone by an a-hole that wanted a selfie from her mid concert. Drew discovered a bunch of old school recordings from Second Chance Ann Arbor including Iggy Pop and Bob Seger. The Flash is a DUD. Flash 2 and Ezra Miller are over. Spotify dumps Not-A-Prince Harry and Meghan & Bill Simmons goes off on the "grifters". Meghan is looking to be the new face of Dior. Don't give your mother AIDS. How did Magic Johnson get HIV? Footage of the Conor McGregor and his bathroom rape accuser has been released. McGregor's defense is that she's huge and hung out with him later in the night. The good news is that Harvey is back on TMZ Brittany Furlan wants you to know that Tommy Lee likes Heather Locklear more than Pamela Anderson. "Sidewalk Shover" and all-around terrible person Lauren Pazienza is making new excuses. Tory Lanez sentencing has been moved AGAIN. Drew Crime today features the murder of Jeannine Glanda. Autistic murder Nathan Carman dies in jail. The debate must have swung the voters as Tom Mazawey has won the 2nd poll over Jim Bentley in the Battle for Merch Director. A Michigan man pushed two women off a bridge near Neuschwanstein Castle. A 33-year-old fell off the Grand Canyon skywalk. Hamish Harding's Titanic adventure has turned into a titanic disaster. Icy Wyatt doesn't think rules apply to him since he has a bunch of followers on TikTok. Also, his TikTok and Instagram content sucks. John Boyega can't get in touch with Jamie Foxx. We learn that Corrine Foxx has a podcast. Eh boy. Hunter Biden has been deposed. The laptop revealed he had some sketchy activity in Malta. Ted Cruz is piling on. Joe Biden Blunders: Joe got a little handsy with Eva Longoria. Joe must have forgot that Queen Elizabeth has died. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… please consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon). Or don't.

Two American tourists who were visiting Germany on vacation last week, were attacked by another American man, known as Troy B. After talking the girls into following him to a secluded loookout spot, he attempted to assault one of the women and when her friend intervened he chucked her down the ravine. Not long after, he did the same to the other woman. One of the tourists was killed in the fall and the other survived the attack after her fall was cushioned by a tree. Troy B. was arrested by German police soon after the attack and will not be extradited to America, instead he will face justice in Germany.(commercial at 8:47)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:American woman who was 'pushed to her death' had been 'promised a romantic view by US 'tourist' | Daily Mail OnlineThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5080327/advertisement

Two American tourists who were visiting Germany on vacation last week, were attacked by another American man, known as Troy B. After talking the girls into following him to a secluded loookout spot, he attempted to assault one of the women and when her friend intervened he chucked her down the ravine. Not long after, he did the same to the other woman. One of the tourists was killed in the fall and the other survived the attack after her fall was cushioned by a tree. Troy B. was arrested by German police soon after the attack and will not be extradited to America, instead he will face justice in Germany.(commercial at 8:47)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:American woman who was 'pushed to her death' had been 'promised a romantic view by US 'tourist' | Daily Mail OnlineThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5003294/advertisement

On this day in 1886, the body of Bavarian king Ludwig II was found floating in Lake Starnberg, just south of Munich. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Shaun and Nina discuss the history of Neuschwanstein castle, and they go through some listener feedback.

Join us for episode 367 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we're continuing our tour of World Showcase with a visit around the Germany Pavilion. This week we give a more detailed history of the pavilion before we get into what you can see. Included in our discussion:   A replica of the Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, which serves as the centerpiece of the pavilion A fountain depicting St. George slaying a dragon, located at the base of the castle A miniature train village representing a typical German town A clock tower with a working clock and moving figures A beer garden where you can enjoy German beer and traditional Bavarian cuisine like bratwurst and pretzels The Biergarten Restaurant, a buffet-style eatery with a variety of German dishes and live entertainment The Sommerfest quick-service restaurant, offering traditional German dishes such as schnitzel and sauerkraut Karamell-Küche, a shop offering a wide variety of caramel treats including handmade caramel popcorn, caramel apples, and caramel-covered treats. A souvenir shop selling German-themed merchandise, including clothing, toys, and household items A toy shop featuring handmade German toys like nutcrackers and wooden figures An exhibit showcasing German history and culture, including music, art, and technology A stage where you can see live performances by German bands and dance groups Be sure to check us out over on www.themeparktrader.com. If you like us then please check out our podcasting friends That Disney Parks Podcast!

Jared, Oriana and Ned talk about Ned's choice of topic: the Rankin-Bass adaptation of The Return of the King. When Rankin-Bass's 1977 adaptation of The Hobbit was shown on American network TV, the animation studio was already well into planning a further effort adapting The Lord of the Rings in some form as a sequel; the positive attention and ratings success of their Hobbit doubtless made them think they were on the right track. But when Arthur Rankin Jr. confessed in a 2003 interview that their version of The Return of the King was “not a very good film,” that was an understatement to say the least. While their Hobbit had flaws but was still a reasonably entertaining, focused translation of the story into a particular medium heightened by striking background work from their partners at the Japanese animation studio Topcraft, the Rankin-Bass Return of the King, which aired in 1980 and which continued to showcase work by Topcraft, was otherwise at best a muddled mess and at worst just a flat out disaster, with scattered positive elements not offsetting the series of baffling adaptation decisions that look even weirder following the success of Peter Jackson's version of the book. What makes the pacing of the film so incredibly bizarre and frustrating, and how did the decision to tell which parts of the story in greater detail compromise the wider scope as a whole? How does the vocal casting and the respective performances end up underselling the flow of the story as a whole? Are there any good parts to the whole at all, and do they actually provide any upside to the end result? And why, why, WHY in the world are there so many bad songs throughout – even if there's disagreement over whether “Where There's a Whip” slaps or not?SHOW NOTES.Jared's doodle – and it really is all that is deserved.Come join us in Portland for our live episode recording if you can! April 22, 2023 is the date, we'll be at Passages Bookshop, and we'll be there with our fellow podcasts It's Just a Show and Game Show 1939! News of more Rings of Power casting. Good luck, everyone.Ciarán Hinds really is all that. But as mentioned in a post-recording edit, Ned made a mistake and muddled two There Will Be Blood scenes – the confrontation scene he talks about is absolutely stunning for sure, but the one where for the first couple of minutes Hinds just very carefully watches, smokes and takes it all in is the one nearer the beginning where Paul Sunday first sits down with Daniel Plainview. The UK National Archives post on the newly discovered letters by Tolkien.The Rankin-Bass Return of the King! It sure did return.Our earlier episode on the Rankin-Bass Hobbit. A lot of information on Rankin-Bass in general which also applies to this production is linked there, so we won't repeat it all here. (And since we do mention Bakshi's film a couple of times, here's our episode on that.)Oh I think we all know about the Star Wars Holiday Special. But the forthcoming documentary could be interesting.The John Culhane New York Times piece from 1977 where Rankin's quote about their plans for The Return of the King comes from.The 1980 LA Times piece by Charles Solomon mentioned is available to read via Newspapers.com though only via a free trial; its first part can be found here along with the awesome Joan Jett photo.If you really actually want to watch the Rankin-Bass Return of the King, don't say we didn't want you.Rick Goldschimdt's interview with Rankin; the quote about Return of the King is towards the end of the clip.The one-album vinyl redaction of the movie from 1980.Want a view of that Seattle Kraken tentacle? Enjoy.Oriana's fine with the orcs not being depicted in a racist fashion, Jared likes the design of Minas Tirith. We'll take what we can get.The Last Homely House does look like it should be snow covered in the Swiss Alps or something.Ah the minstrel. Yes. Yes indeed.Where there's a whip! (But yeah, some love or at least nuance for the orcs, we love to see it, as we argued in our own episode about them.)Barad-dûr is…odd. Neuschwanstein Castle, if you ever want to check it out.Sauron, though, that's pretty interesting. And definitely not Mike Wazowski.Our Silver Call duology episode. Still a very strange piece of work.Bring on The War of the Rohirrim! *crossed fingers*Support By-The-Bywater on Patreon. Thanks!

Season 6 – Gap Year: Central Europe Episode 6 Munich may be known for its Oktoberfest, but Jamin and Hilarie accidentally came across a completely different festival while they were there. In this podcast episode, you'll hear their thoughts on the Bavarian capital's rich culture, marked by the trendy use of traditional attire like dirndls and lederhosen. Learn about Munich's glockenspiel, English Gardens, cathedral, churches, and beer halls. The couple even discuss their time just outside the city, at King Ludwig II's Neuschwanstein Castle, known as the inspiration for the classic Disney castle. Plus, find out what it's like to celebrate Mother's Day in another country. You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they're traveling to 18 different countries in the coming year, and you won't want to miss it. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. To see these Munich adventures for yourself, watch their video from the trip: https://youtu.be/hGHraOaItec Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. Follow us on social media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelfomopodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelfomopodcast TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@travelfomopodcast

Learn about the creative ruler who with his wild imagination designed Neuschwanstein Castle in present-day Germany.

The annual Oktoberfest episode is here! Kat's lesson brings us to a storybook castle in a storybook setting: Neuschwanstein! Like any good fantasy, the castle housed a king who was, unfortunately, too beautiful. Too beautiful to get wrapped up in royal conspiracy? Decide for yourself. Next, Hayley teaches us how poultry farmer, Juan Pujol García, became a #bossbabe freelance spy during World War II. All you really need to do is watch Harry Potter on a loop and come up with a good codename! Prost! Join Our Patreon https://linktr.ee/NightClassy Produced by Parasaur Studios © 2022

We're back in Bavaria wrapping up our two-parter on one of the most famous castles in the world. We've got some murder theories and some Nazi drama this week and looking at some dark aspects of the castles truly wild history. - Sources: https://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/neuschwanstein-castle.htm https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/study-finds-king-ludwig-ii-may-not-have-been-crazy-a-946240.html https://www.dw.com/en/neuschwanstein-a-fairy-tale-darlings-dark-nazi-past/a-17442885 https://www.annmarieackermann.com/death-of-king-ludwig-ii-bavaria-murder/ https://www.amazon.com/Swan-King-Ludwig-II-Bavaria/dp/1848858477 - Follow us on Instagram: @FullScreamAhead Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/FullScreamAheadPodcast Email us: FullScreamAheadPodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fullscreamahead/message

It's another two-parter! Today we're talking about the castle of the Fairy Tale King, Mad King Ludwig II, and reminiscing about Bavaria. Does one of the most visited places in Europe hide some dark secrets? - Sources: https://history.howstuffworks.com/european-history/neuschwanstein-castle.htm https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/study-finds-king-ludwig-ii-may-not-have-been-crazy-a-946240.html https://www.dw.com/en/neuschwanstein-a-fairy-tale-darlings-dark-nazi-past/a-17442885 https://www.annmarieackermann.com/death-of-king-ludwig-ii-bavaria-murder/ https://www.amazon.com/Swan-King-Ludwig-II-Bavaria/dp/1848858477 - Follow us on Instagram: @FullScreamAhead Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/FullScreamAheadPodcast Email us: FullScreamAheadPodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fullscreamahead/message

Southern Germany is often referred to as the land of fairytales. The Black Forest in Bavaria is a traveller's paradise. Join Jonathan van Bilsen as he explores Neuschwanstein Castle, discovers some interesting facts about Octoberfest, visits Frankfurt and Munich and travels along the Rhine

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 486, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: "Whip"S And "Chain"S 1: It's a series of positions in which each one has direct authority over the one immediately below. Chain of command. 2: It's Nevada Democrat Harry Reid's position in the Senate. Minority Whip. 3: This North American bird is named for its odd call, which it may repeat several hundred times without stopping. Whippoorwill. 4: Tool preferred by Leatherface in a 1974 horror classic. Chain saw. 5: "A Sandwich Just Isn't A Sandwich Without" the "tangy zip" of this Kraft salad dressing. Miracle Whip. Round 2. Category: Castles 1: Now a national monument, the Alhambra in this European country was begun by Moorish rulers around 1238. Spain. 2: Do this at Blarney Castle and you'll receive a lovely parting gift -- the gift of gab. Kiss the Blarney stone. 3: This English castle, badly damaged by fire in November 1992, reopened to the public in December 1997. Windsor Castle. 4: You can see the royal crown of Scotland in a castle in this Scottish city, but you can't try it on. Edinburgh. 5: Neuschwanstein Castle, often described as a magical setting, is found in this country. Germany. Round 3. Category: Games 1: Spelling game where player who adds a letter that completes a word becomes a fraction of this. Ghost. 2: In some versions of this game a crowned piece becomes a "queen", not a king. Checkers. 3: When you're playing this board game trademarked in 1948, you'll draw up to 7 letter tiles. Scrabble. 4: In gin rummy, a hand ends when one player calls "Gin" or does this. Knock. 5: In 1931 architect Alfred M. Butts developed this board- and -tile game, calling it Crisscrosswords. Scrabble. Round 4. Category: Haulin' "Oat"S 1: A German submarine. U-boat. 2: It contains the pharynx and the larynx. Throat. 3: To move slowly and lightly through the air. Float. 4: To become swollen or inflated. Bloat. 5: AKA an ermine. Stoat. Round 5. Category: The Weasel Family 1: This mammal, Mustela vison, has been raised on ranches at least since WWI because of its valuable pelt. mink. 2: This critter that lives in the North Pacific Ocean often sleeps in masses of floating kelp. sea otter. 3: Ironically, this creature had been unseen in Michigan for 200 years until one was photographed in 2004. wolverine. 4: It's also called foul marten due to its odor, but it probably prefers this partly feline name. polecat. 5: As a verb its name means "to drive out" or "uncover"; it's used in Europe to drive rats out of tunnels. ferret. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

In episode 7, the queens of travel chat castles. The ones we've been to and the ones we want to visit. We also ponder what exactly makes a castle anyway (it may be something to do with turrets). We  take in everywhere from Glenapp Castle in Scotland and Portmerion's Castell Deudraeth in Wales, along with Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, the inspiration for Disney's classic castle and Bran Castle in Romania, famous for both Dracula and Vlad The Impaler.  Then we discuss the Top 5 musical must-sees according to Trips to Discover - Ireland (all of it), Havana, Berlin, Liverpool and Seattle. But no J-pop or K-pop, and Andrea spots something that might be a bit wrong about Heidi's choice of list. Our fantasy VIP departure lounge interview this episode is with Garrett Van Reed, Editor in Chief of Poland In Your Pocket. He gives is the insider guide to his how city, Krakow, where he's lived for 16 years and publishes, among other Poland city guides, Krakow In Your Pocket. He tells us all about the city's medieval centre and Jewish quarter, its old town – ringed by Planty Park and the remnants of the city's medieval walls, expansive Rynek Glówny (market square), the Cloth Hall, a Renaissance-era trading outpost, and St. Mary's Basilica, a 14th-century Gothic church. SUBSCRIBE to our podcast, you know you want to! Follow us: Instagram Twitter  Facebook Find Krakow In Your Pocket online here. For more tourist info on Poland, click here. Thanks, as always, to our good friends from Northern Ireland band 3D Shark, who provide our theme tune. Thanks for listening and see you next month! 

The accommodation you book as a tourist has a major impact on how eco-friendly your holiday is. A Bavarian hotel owner in one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations promises carbon-neutral stays. But how does this work?

Want to move to Europe post-grad? Hear what it's like to move to a foreign country, in a pandemic, where you don't know the language! Our friends Vera Santana and April Verite, both girls from Spain who grew up in Miami, share their experience moving to Amsterdam, Netherlands and Munich, Germany after graduating college. They talk about why they chose to attend college in the U.S., things you should keep in mind when moving to a brand new place, plus local spots to check out in their new cities. Sign up to get notified about our new episodes! bit.ly/uncharted20s-signup Munich Recs: Dachau concentration camp, Neuschwanstein Castle, BMW Museum, Englischer Garten Amsterdam Recs: Skate Cafe: www.skatecafe.nl and Garage Noord: www.facebook.com/garagenrd Museums: Stedelijk Museum, Rijksmuseum, Van Gough Museum Restaurant de Kas: restaurantdekas.com Check out italki to learn a language: www.italki.com. Guest Info: Vera Santana (@verasantana) has moved around from South America, to the United States, and to Europe until finding her current destination: Amsterdam. Vera moved to Amsterdam after finishing her undergrad studies at Emerson College in Boston in hopes of finding her place in the art sector, specifically supporting artists who are emerging, multicultural, and otherwise excluded from mainstream media. Check her out at verasantana.com. April Verite is a University of Florida Journalism College grad working at @TheCurvyMagazine in Munich Germany. Follow her on Instagram @aprilverite or on her art account: @apemind__ Listen to our Spotify playlist for this episode: open.spotify.com/playlist/1xOrk8kuWQWdERYIz1b8N2?si=OploJrlrRUWFuatMZmMnmw Follow us on social media to see Vera and April take over it! Instagram: @Uncharted20s and Facebook: @Uncharted20spodcast Listen to our theme song Stay by The Hails. Want to support us? You can become a monthly contributor: anchor.fm/uncharted20s/support Rate/review us on Apple Podcasts to help us grow! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncharted-20s/id1521197896 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uncharted20s/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uncharted20s/support

Put away your covid boner, we're going to Neuschwanstein Castle! Or, how about another whirl around the hour? This week we discover that Covid can give you a three hour boner, but the guy on the commercial for Wheel of Fortune says that if that happens you should see a doctor.  Panda Express has their employees strip down for a team building exercise, because what builds a team more than a little tasteful underboob.  A guy is killing crows before they get a chance to murder.  A woman finds out too late that she should check what's in the outhouse toilet before sitting down.  Finally, a guy stole a playground slide and installed it in his child's bedroom.  Did you know Tumblr was still a thing?  Well, unfortunately for you, so is this podcast.  Welcome back to The Hour!

#Neuschwanstein Castle is quite possibly the most fairy tale castle in existence. It was the inspiration for Cinderella's Castle in Disneyland. But the man who commissioned it was called the #Mad King. Was he?

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 11, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Care To See My Etchings? 1: This man worked with Robert Havell on some etchings so that his "Birds of America" could find a publisher. (John James) Audubon. 2: He created etchings of Paul Gachet, a doctor who in 1890 took him in and cared for him at Auvers. van Gogh. 3: One of his most famous etchings is "Christ Healing the Sick", aka "The 100-Guilder Print", completed in the 1640s. Rembrandt. 4: This British artist known for his "Marriage a la Mode" engravings had a 1735 copyright act named for him. Hogarth. 5: His "Ancient of Days" was the frontispiece to his 1794 poem "Europe, A Prophecy". Blake. Round 2. Category: Crossword Clues "I" 1: Titanic sinker(7). Iceberg. 2: Mesopotamia today(4). Iraq. 3: Pianists tickle them(7). Ivories. 4: A store's stock(9). Inventory. 5: Give the third degree(11). interrogate. Round 3. Category: Castles 1: This English castle, badly damaged by fire in November 1992, reopened to the public in December 1997. Windsor Castle. 2: Neuschwanstein Castle, often described as a magical setting, is found in this country. Germany. 3: You can see the royal crown of Scotland in a castle in this Scottish city, but you can't try it on. Edinburgh. 4: Once home to the Knights of the Sword, Riga Castle is today the official residence of the president of this Baltic country. Latvia. 5: Balmoral Castle is this present monarch's summer home. Queen Elizabeth II (of Great Britain). Round 4. Category: Polar Animals 1: This ursine likes to eat seals as well as fish. a polar bear. 2: The emperor is the largest variety of this bird. a penguin. 3: The bellow of this tusked sea animal can be heard from half a mile away. a walrus. 4: This ox, one of the northernmost hoofed animals, is named for the odor it emits. a musk ox. 5: When these rodents drown during their migrations, itÂ's an accident, not suicide. lemmings. Round 5. Category: The Misspeled Word 1: An absence of leisure may leave you feeling like you live in the Artic. Artic/Arctic. 2: Wearing weird jewelry is no gaurantee of ecstasy. gaurantee/guarantee. 3: On occasion, it may be neccessary to be grateful. neccessary/necessary. 4: Quite frankly, his knowledge of the cemetary was mediocre. cemetary/cemetery. 5: The turn of the millenium was a humorous odyssey. millenium/millennium. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Disney Travel Expert Sandy joins us to share about traveling with Adventures by Disney, and how they take care of everything from money for the public bathroom, to chocolate on your pillow! Travel Story - Adventures by Disney Rhine River Cruise River cruising is different than ocean cruising Traveled from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands Had to fly into Munich...so arrived a day early to see Neuschwanstein Castle because it inspired Walt Disney & his theme park castles Typical day: Breakfast on the ship Head for an excursion Travel with bikes on the ship, so you can just use the bike in the city The cathedral in Strasbourg was really beautiful Colon Germany had incredible carvings in their cathedral Learned to cook Macaroons Got to make spaghetti ice cream Godiva Chocolate Museum in Colon, Germany Can make your own custom chocolate there 2 highlights Van Gogh Museum Got an art lesson during a 45 minute river ride Always a built-in souvenir in the Adventures by Disney trips Rhine Gorge sailing You pass 30 castles on the river in one afternoon! The cruise staff take pics for you the whole time What makes it “Disney?” Land adventures has a limit of 40 people Adventure guides are all trained by Disney Attention to detail You get a pin each day and it relates to something from that city Rented a cathedral & brought in the organist for a private playing When using Adventures by Disney, you still have to pay for Airfare Tips for guides (but not housekeeping) Souvenirs Wish You Were Here: Cheryl: Dining at the Space Needle, Seattle, WA Sandy: Twizy Car, Geiranger, Norway Ryan: Maryhill Stonehenge Replica Memorial, Goldendale,WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcast Leave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699 Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com Follow Sandy: www.EzDisez.com Let’ Talk Dis Podcast

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the tale of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who was responsible for securing a great cultural legacy for his kingdom - including the construction of the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle.

Did you enjoy your trip to Germany, Peter?" Mrs. Noble asked. The librarian was good friends with Peter's mom and knew his family had traveled out of the country. "It was so much fun!" Peter replied. "We saw the Reichstag--one of their important government buildings--and the Berlin Wall. Then we traveled to the mountains and went inside Neuschwanstein Castle. It was like a picture from a fairy tale!" "Did you visit any of the cathedrals or museums?" asked Mrs. Noble. "A few. But I liked the small towns better. And my favorite day was the one we spent on the beach overlooking the North Sea." "It sounds like fun. I bet you weren't ready to come home yet," said Mrs. Noble. "I was ready," Peter said. "I liked seeing new places, but the food tasted funny, and sometimes it was hard to understand people even when they were speaking English. And none of the beds I slept in were as comfortable as my own. After a while, I also started missing my friends and my dog, Rufus." "It's normal to feel homesick when you're in another country far away from home." Mrs. Noble looked thoughtful. "That reminds me of something written in the book of Hebrews. It says that when we trust Jesus as our Savior, our home country is in heaven, where Jesus is. Because of sin, the world we live in now is broken. It's not where we belong. We're just here as visitors for a little while until we go to be with Him." "And when we get there, we'll see other Christians who have died and gone there," Peter added. "Like my Grandpa Miller." "And my sister Betty," said Mrs. Noble. "Best of all, we'll see Jesus! And even though heaven and earth are separated now, it won't stay that way. One day, when Jesus returns, He'll fix this broken world and make it new again, and all those who know Him as their Savior will live with Him there forever." Mrs. Noble smiled at Peter wistfully. "It will feel just like coming home." Michelle Isenhoff How About You? Have you ever been homesick? When we visit an unfamiliar place, it's normal to long for the comfort and safety of home. In the same way, when we see sin and its painful consequences here on earth, believers long for the day when sin will be gone for good. Our home is with Jesus, and it will be a perfect place prepared specially for those who put their trust in Him. Today's Key Verse: Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. (CSB) (Philippians 3:20) Today's Key Thought: Our true home is with Jesus

In the 19th-century, King Ludwig II's buildings drained Bavaria's treasury. Now, as popular tourist sites, they rake money in. The fairy-tale king never saw Neuschwanstein Castle and the Herrenchiemsee Palaces completed.

Walt Disney based Sleeping Beauty's castle -- the centerpiece of Disneyland and the Disney logo -- on a real castle in the Bavarian Alps of Germany. Learn about Neuschwanstein Castle's strange and tragic history in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

In this 2010 episode, previous hosts Katie and Sarah look at Ludwig II of Bavaria. From his opulent, solitary dinners to the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle, it's no surprise that King Ludwig II was known as an eccentric. In fact, people thought he was mad. But why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Travel guru, guide-book author, journalist and the man to the whom world turns for anything travel related; Simon Calder is the Man Who Pays His Way, has hitchhiked all over the world and is also the man who over 12 years ago gave podcast host, Lisa, her first official travel writing commission. So we owe him everything. As an impoverished travel podcast we can’t offer him money but we CAN bring him onto The Big Travel Podcast and share his wonderful wisdom on this travel packed episode.    We pack in so much travel, including: Being Mr Travel Some listeners’ questions – sally throwing her knickers at him ABTA superstar What he dreads to be asked His favourite place to visit The beauty of Scotland Climbing Ben Nevis   The Island of Harris The Island of Lewis Midges Not being fancy Not going to 5 Star hotels Hitching a lift with the manager of Mark Warner Taking his family to Mark Warner Feeling awkward with posh places The future of the package holiday Package holiday changes on July 1st 2018 Thomson’s, Thomas Cook and TUI Travelling with young families The Belgian Riviera Poland and the Baltic Riviera Gdansk Combining holiday and work The 2010 Icelandic ash cloud Getting home on a boat John Cleese Immingham and the far side of Grimbsy Lille, Eurostar, Dover to Brighton British Airways Paris Overcoming unexpected travel changes Not knowing how many countries he has been to Should he count? Not wanting to compare notes Hiking the Teide in Tenerife Playa Las Americas Santa Cruz, Gran Canaria, El Hierro, Gomera The Meridian How travel changes with kids How travel has changed The Instagram travel experience Love of the postcard Poste Restante Lima, Peru The remoteness of South Georgia The Falklands Ernest Shackleton living on seals Feeling out of his comfort zone when travelling Going to the Lake District with The Woodcraft Folk age 6 Climbing mountains when you’re scared of heights Not falling off Mount Kenya Being the highest person in the world in Aconcagua Mountain in Argentina The Himalayas Argentina’s economic turmoil Lisa’s trip to Argentina How visiting as a tourist is a virtuous thing versus over tourism Transferring wealth from richer countries to poorer countries Barcelona, Santorini, Thailand. Kho Phi Phi Airbnb Santiago in Chile, The Galapagos, Teaming up with Bear Grylls for the Discovery Channel The best way to see the Northern Lights – Bergen, Norway, coastal express. How travel is a lot cheaper these days The democratisation of travel Instagram, what’s app His travel highlights in a quick fire round: Crawley and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Frisking people at Gatwick Airport, Getting mugged in Costa Rica (on Christmas Day! Which is also his birthday), hanging onto the back of a dustcart in turkey, hitching into someone’s garage, getting a lift in a digger in Greece, getting a lift in the boot of a car in Germany His first job, cleaning planes for British Airways at Gatwick Island hopping in Greece, mishaps when hitchhiking. Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria in Germany by the Austrian border Tony Hall the founder of Lonely Planet Hadrian’s Wall, Aviemore, being mistaken as Nicholas Crane from Coast and also Louis Theroux The Man Who Pays his Way for the Independent Frank Barrett and becoming travel editor of the Independent Not taking free trips because he wasn’t given any! Trusting the travel industry Mumsnet and the instagram influencer argument The ethics of taking freebies The way social media and travel blogging has democratised travel writing How competition is a very good thing The importance of transparency How safe and fantastic it is now to be a traveller His last very important point that will keep us all travelling Taking a rubbish boat trip to Greenland        

Family Travel in Germany Here are the places to visit in Germany with kids. Looking for things to do in Germany with children? If so, then this week's guest has lots of ideas for you. From castles to museums to water parks, there are loads of cool places in Germany for family fun. Listen in and read on for more! ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! ::: Places to Visit in Germany with Kids Christine Leger has been living in Germany with kids for the last four years. In that time, she has spent lots of time seeking out great places to visit in Germany with kids. And in this week's episode, we discuss a lot of them. From castles to waterparks, there are countless places to visit in Germany. According to Christine, you'll never run out of things to do in Germany with kids! IN THIS EPISODE: Germany with Kids 02:10 Intro 03:26 Planes, Trains & Automobiles 10:08 SIM cards in Germany 13:27 Eating in Germany 16:05 Kids in Germany 19:22 Weather in Germany / Getting Around Germany 22:44 One-Week Itinerary: Places to Visit  in Germany 27:38 Fairy Tale Road & Romantic Road 28:55 Tropical Islands Waterpark 30:15 Berlin with Kids 31:49 Hamburg & Hannover with Kids 37:38 Germany: Not Open on Sundays ABOUT Names: Christine Leger, her husband and two kids (6 and 3 years old at the time of recording). Hold passports from: Canada Type of travel: Living abroad (Germany) and short-term travel A few places they've been: Western & Eastern Europe IN THEIR BAGS Travel Essentials & Recommendations  "I can’t go anywhere without my packing cubes. It makes the few suitcases we do travel with that much easier to pack strategically. And we know where everyone's things are. We also travel with a corkscrew; there is nothing better than blogging in the dark with a tall glass of wine after the kids have gone to bed. Lastly, we can’t forget our travel adapters. With all this technology in our backpacks, we want to make sure they are charged on proper cables that we can trust." Travel Gear for Kids  "The kids always carry their own child-sized backpack. This holds their in-flight entertainment, a change of clothes, diapers for the baby and any snacks or toys they want to bring. We always take at least one small packet of crayons, a coloring book, and a new Crayola Colour Wonder package. If they go nuts and try to marker the walls in the hotel, it doesn’t leave a mark. We also always pack their swimsuits, regardless of destination. You never know when you will find yourself near a pool. In addition, we take a Travel Cot with the kids, now that they have outgrown a crib. When the kids are too big for a crib but still too young for a big bed without railings, a travel cot is a great way to go." Travel Gear for Babies "Surprisingly, we don’t bring that much extra for the baby than we do for the toddler/big boy. Yes, she still has her stroller, and we always take the carrier for those attractions that don’t allow for strollers (or cities that aren’t stroller-friendly). When flying, we only bring enough diapers for the first few days and buy the rest once we’ve settled in. There is always a grocery store nearby and we don’t want to waste the luggage space. Unless we are traveling to Disney, which is hard to make offsite purchases, or an expensive economy like U.K, then purchasing on the economy is generally the best way for us." Baby Strollers "Personally, we have used a handful of strollers in the past six years when our first was born. We have found that BOB Gear was the best for our traveling needs. It doesn’t fold the flattest, but the rugged wheels and added accessories more than make up for it. We were able to adapt the stroller to hold our car seat when our baby girl was born. That made for one less thing we had to buy new upon her arrival." Luggage "With the hundreds of types of luggage out there, it really is hard to decide which is the best. We prefer to use hiking backpacks. We can store 7 days’ worth of clothes and toiletry bags for two people in each backpack — plus purchases at the destination. This now leaves us hands-free to push a stroller, hold a child’s hand, navigate with our phones or simply enjoy a coffee. Tuck in the straps and most airlines will check these backs right at luggage drop off. Rarely have we been asked to visit Oversized luggage. While this is a minor inconvenience, there is no extra charge for this feature." Electronics  "Even before we started blogging, we always took our fully loaded camera bag and cell phones. Now, we have added a GoPro and a handful more lenses for the camera. We still want to enjoy our vacation and can’t simply stop what we are doing in order to spend hours taking that perfect photo. Therefore we need the best gear possible and a little “this will do” attitude. We don’t claim to be professional photographers and while the kids are around, I don’t see that changing any time soon." FIND THEM ON Tapped Out Travelers | Facebook | Twitter  | Pinterest Travel In Germany with Kids: The Basics Before Christine detailed the things to do and places to visit in Germany with kids, I asked her to about a few practical questions about travel in Germany. For example, I wanted to know about a few nuts-and-bolts issues related to family travel in Germany. Topics like transportation in Germany, German food, the weather in Germany, and other issues. Here are a few points from our conversation. Planes, Trains & Automobiles Germany has three main international airports: Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich. Christine suggests flying into one of them and out of another. That way you don't have to backtrack the same area. Considering all the things to do in Germany with kids, she has a point. We discuss rental cars in Germany, as well as German train travel. She highly recommends taking the trains and explains the different train systems and how many of the train cards work. Rental cars in Germany are an option, but roads can be narrow. Eating in Germany & Expectations of Children Christine says you'll find plenty of good food in Germany — especially if you like sausages. Finding pork on the menu is not a challenge. There are some German restaurants that don't allow children or only allow them until a certain time in the evening. In fact, these restaurants don't hesitate to tell you this, either. This was not a big deal for Christine — she understands why some places would like to maintain a certain ambiance. And screaming kids would ruin that ambiance. Besides, there are plenty of restaurants in Germany that are great for families. We also discussed the German cultural norms around children. Christine explains that there is a very "It takes a village" type of mentality in Germany. Children go out on their own from a young age, she explains. Therefore, in German society, there’s an expectation that responsible adults around the child will take care of the child in your absence. For example, let's say that your child is misbehaving and you are not around to reprimand them. It's quite possible that a nearby adult will speak to the child, or bring it to your attention if you haven't seen it. It's never done with ill intent, Christine stresses. That's just how things are done. Weather in Germany / Getting Around Germany If you visit Germany, bring waterproof clothing. Christine says that the weather in Germany can turn rainy frequently, so be prepared. In addition, she also mentioned that many of German roads are cobblestone. This can be rough on small-wheeled strollers. It can also destroy certain wheeled luggage. More on this in the podcast. Places to Go & Things to Do in Germany with Kids   There are loads of things to do and places to go in Germany, so I started my questions with a one-week itinerary. What are the top things to do in Germany if you only had seven days? Things to Do in Munich: Germany with Kids According to Christine, there are lots of things to do in Munich within a short distance. The southern German city has a Legoland, and a fantastic zoo. Just outside of town in the Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired the design of the Disney's castle. It's only a 90-minute drive from Munich towards the Austrian border. Things to Do in Berlin with Kids Looking for things to do in Berlin? Christine suggests Checkpoint Charlie. She also speaks highly of Tropical Islands, an indoor waterpark just outside of Berlin. At Tropical Islands Waterpark, the weather always stays warm and balmy even on a frosty January night. This is one of the best places to visit in Germany in winter. Have You Been to Germany with Kids? Christine had great tips on things to do and places to visit in Germany, but I'd love to hear your tips, as well. Do you know any great places to visit in Germany? Things to do in Berlin? Things to do in Munich? Or things to do in other German cities? If you know any great places to visit in Germany, please fill us in! Let us know in the comments! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help you find the best places to visit in Germany with kids. Do you know of fun things to do in Berlin with children? Do you know any family-friendly Munich attractions? Tell us in the comments! Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

Crystal and Mike take a look back at a magical castle in the Alps!

I hope you’re asking yourself, where has this guy been for the past eight months? Well, my wife and I moved from Yakima, Washington, to Los Angeles in a so-far successful attempt to avoid winter. Also, I’ve recently started a new job, because unlike other podcasters, we’re not rolling in Blue Apron or SquareSpace money yet.  So, inspired by my new-ish surroundings, here are five things you may not have known about Disneyland: Walt Disney originally wanted to build an amusement park next to his studios in Burbank, California, north of downtown Los Angeles. However, the proposed site was too small, and Disney eventually purchased a 160-acre site in Anaheim, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles. Construction of the park began one year and one day before the park opened on July 17, 1955. The construction also led the state of California to add two additional lanes to the interstate highway that was under construction nearby. Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, the centerpiece of the park, was not inspired by the film of the same name. The castle, which is one of the park’s original attractions, predates the film by about four years. It’s 77 feet tall and was inspired largely by Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. The park originally featured five themed areas called Main Street, USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. In 1957, an area called Holidayland opened. It featured a circus and a baseball field. It closed in 1961. New Orleans Square was added in 1966, Bear Country, which is now known as Critter Country, opened in 1972, and Mickey’s Toontown debuted in 1993. A new area called Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2019. In its early years, Disneyland was closed on Mondays and Tuesday in the off-season. This schedule was coordinated with the nearby Knott’s Berry Farm amusement park, which was closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays to make sure at least one park was open every day. Our question: What is the name of the exclusive VIP lounge located in New Orleans Square? Today is Paul Bunyan Day, Tuesday is Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday. Wednesday is Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. Thursday is National Hippopotamus Day. Friday is National Almond Day, Saturday is National Public Science Day, and Sunday is Drink Wine Day. Today is the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. Tuesday is the 95th birthday of the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, Chuck Yeager. The rest of the week: Wednesday: Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein turns 74; Susan B. Anthony was born 198 years ago Thursday; Actor LeVar Burton turns 59 on Friday; Michael Jordan turns 55 on Saturday, while writer Toni Morrison turns 87. Now, we’ll spin the wheel to pick a year at random. This week in 1959, the top song in the U.S. was “Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Price. The No. 1 movie of 1959 was “Ben Hur,” while the novel “Doctor Zhivago” by Boris Pasternak topped the New York Times Bestsellers list. Links Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or our website. Also, if you’re enjoying the show, please consider supporting it through Patreon.com Please rate the show on iTunes by clicking here. Subscribe on iOS: http://apple.co/1H2paH9 Subscribe on Android: http://bit.ly/2bQnk3m

See Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, Marienbrucke, Museum of the Bavarian Kings, and Alpenrose am See. Learn about Train Trip Savings and Travel Tips. It’s an Easy Day Trip from Munich – even during Oktoberfest! Hello fellow travel lovers! I wanted to share with you how it is easy to visit the famous Neuschwanstein fairy tale castle on … More Neuschwanstein Castle – A Bavarian Day Trip from Munich The post Neuschwanstein Castle – A Bavarian Day Trip from Munich appeared first on One Perfect Day In.

This month we sat down and talked about the podcast that you've come to love the most: You Know What I Like...? For our one year anniversary special, we put together a compilation episode where we discussed all of those little topics that we couldn't fit into a complete episode! Also featuring a very special guest: Megan Conway of Valley Arts Theatre Company. Follow Valley Arts Theatre Company on Twitter (@ValleyArtsYork) Like Valley Arts Theatre Company on Facebook Follow You Know What I Like...? on Twitter (@YKWILPodcast) Like You Know What I Like...? on Facebook Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Cover Art: Andrew Losq

From his opulent, solitary dinners to the amazing Neuschwanstein Castle, it's no surprise that King Ludwig II was known as an eccentric. In fact, people thought he was mad. But why? Tune in and learn more about Mad King Ludwig in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

At the foothills of the Alps, King Ludwig of Bavaria's fairy-tale castles attracts thousands of tourists each day. 'Mad King' Ludwig built the castle of his dreams, Neuschwanstein, a mere fifteen minute walk from Hohenschwangau, his boyhood castle home. Shortly after setting into Neuschwanstein, Ludwig was declared mentally unfit to rule and eventually found dead; the circumstances of his death remaining a mystery to this day. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

At the foothills of the Alps, King Ludwig of Bavaria's fairy-tale castles attracts thousands of tourists each day. 'Mad King' Ludwig built the castle of his dreams, Neuschwanstein, a mere fifteen minute walk from Hohenschwangau, his boyhood castle home. Shortly after setting into Neuschwanstein, Ludwig was declared mentally unfit to rule and eventually found dead; the circumstances of his death remaining a mystery to this day. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Paula and Ayhan welcome their new co-worker to Radio D. They already have a pressing assignment: The late King Ludwig of Bavaria is supposedly still alive and the teams wants to investigate. Philipp meets his new co-workers Paula and Ayhan, as well as the eccentric Josefine, who is responsible for order in the office. There's not much time, though, since Philipp and Ayhan already have their first story. It is rumored that the legendary King Ludwig II of Bavaria is alive, even though he was supposed to have died under mysterious circumstances in 1886. The two journalists go to Neuschwanstein Castle to investigate and make a spooky acquaintance. Mysterious matters raise plenty of questions. In this episode, you can take a closer look at question words and responses.