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Staycation from Berlin.

The word STAYCATION has entered the tourism vocabulary, “a vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions”, defined by the Oxford Dictionary. Travel chaos is the norm, you may or may not get there or back. Living in Berlin, there are many nearby cities and destinations worth a visit during the Easter Holiday.

Barockgarten Grosssedlitz, near Dresden the Royal Garden is worth a day trip just to fell like Catherine The Great.

Strusland, the former Hansa City on the coast is a walkers paradise with a mixture of Swedish and German Architecture.

Dessau, the distinguished Bauhaus buildings makes a statement.

Wismar, another Hansa City with its massive towers and long beaches makes the list for its haunting feel.

Other Places I recommend. Glashutte, the small town is a major timepiece manufacture center.

Weimar, the birth place of Bauhaus Movement, historic city obtains a charming intimacy.

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More Than A Tower in Pisa

Take a Trip to Pisa, yes, the Leaning Tower is the main attraction, but the Tuscanny city offers more.

The Pisa Airport is close to the city center. From the airport, next to the parking lot. take the people mover to the main train station, a ten minute ride.

Getting around the university city is easy. Walk down the main street, Cross Italia where there are many shops, bars and restaurants.

A historic stroll along the old wall is a must, starting at the Arno River or at the Leaning Tower.

With so many students, Pisa is blessed with squares filled with drinking and eating establishments.

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Arno River
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A Faded Jewel

St Louis, Senegal is a faded jewel on the coast. The former Capital city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Île de Saint-Louis (Sénégal)

Picture Author: Jim Williams

Copyright: © UNESCO

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The Real Champagne Experience

From the ITB Berlin, a quick Clipper Inspired podcast talks to CEO Pier Tognazzini about visiting France’s Champagne Region.

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Pisa, Not A Cartoon Gag.

How many Saturday Morning cartoons did I watch with the Tower of Pisa as a center of joke? Always the same gag, the character’s actions either shift or straighten the famed structure. Never mind the animation jokes, the 14th century architectural work is worth the trip to Pisa. As one of the most recognized designed forms, I had a sense of amazement walking up to the Tower, a soft, noble elegant presence that even tourist doing the common pose could not cheapen.

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Schon and Lovely

I did not anything about the Italian city Lucca. A German friend recommended the ancient Tuscany settlement calling it “Schon” meaning “Lovely”. Located thirty minutes from both Pisa and the beach by train, Lucca for any traveler would be a great stop off point to explore the region.

What struck me about the walled city were the picturesque settings of squares, narrow streets and towers. Strolling around looking up, forward, back or around there is a scene or architectural style ready for a photo. Blessed with many cafes and restaurants with authentic atmosphere, the morning cafe or dinner options are numerous.

Staying in Lucca for one day was not enough, next time, more.

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A Palace Is Still A Palace

The 18th century residence, The Royal Palace of Caserta is a a sight to behold. While traveling around Naples a stop at in Caserta was a must. The Southern Italian city is home to last great palace built in Europe. To say the least, it is spectacular. Cause of the Covid restrictions I could not go inside. A pity, but the outside garden was sufficiently eye filling, awe inspiring.

I recommend not visiting in August. The heat and sun are beasts making a walk in the garden a sweltering experience.

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Back to Salerno

I visited Salerno during a hot summer in August. This charming Southern Italian city is worth a visit in the fall. The old streets, great restaurants and views offer much for travellers.

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Gothic Inspiring Wismar

Located on the Baltic, Wismar, the Hansa City is a Gothic Experience worth visiting. As a travel destination the small ciry on the coast has not been overrun by mass tourism. Walking around the narrow streets it is easy to see why Marnau decided to film Nosferatu here. Wismar has the feeling of a place were Vampires once roamed at night.

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The Sites From Hamburg PT2

More sites from the Hansa City, Hamburg Germany offers views from many angles.