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Neuschwanstein Castle Looks Like a Real-Life Disney Scene

Like something out of a postcard – or a fairy tale – Schloss Neuschwanstein rises majestically from a rugged Bavarian hillside in the German Alps. The 19th century castle overlooks an idyllic emerald valley, complete with a picturesque winding river. If this reminds you of a scene out of a Disney movie, well, you wouldn’t be too far from the truth. Disney artists took inspiration from Neuschwanstein when designing Sleeping Beauty Castle in 1955, and Read more

The Famous Inhabitants and Creepy Legends of London’s Highgate Cemetery

Wandering around a cemetery may not be every traveler’s idea of a good time, but if you’re in London, Highgate Cemetery is a must-see. A nature reserve and a burial place for thousands of people, the cemetery is full of unique sights and rich history. Highgate Cemetery was opened in 1839 to combat London’s critical shortage of burial space, which was a public health crisis. The cemetery grew over the years into two sections, East Read more

Master Chef Alain Ducasse Opens Restaurant at the Palace of Versailles

France is famous for its world-class dining, but a new restaurant elevates this experience to a different level. Renowned chef Alain Ducasse has opened a showpiece restaurant called Ore, in the Chateau de Versailles, former palace of Louis XIV. Guests can dine like royalty in the elegantly renovated wing of the chateau. The opulent café offers breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea, as well as private evening events. Chef Alain Ducasse has accumulated an astounding 21 Read more

Spot Tigers in the Wild on Safari at India’s Ranthambore National Park

If you thought safaris were only for Africa, think again. In fact, India is an extraordinary place to view wildlife – especially tigers. To see tigers in their natural jungle habitat, head to Ranthambore National Park in the northern state of Rajasthan. This is one of the best locations in the world for a tiger safari. Even during the daytime, tigers can easily be spotted here. The area was formerly a royal hunting ground for Read more

Penguins, Seals, and Seabirds, oh my: the Incredible Wildlife of South Georgia

Antarctica is a dream destination for many people who hope to set foot on the seventh continent at least once in their lifetime. However, you may also want to add nearby South Georgia Island to your bucket list: its geography is stunning, with rugged mountains, permanent glaciers, and massive ocean cliffs, but the main attraction of South Georgia is its astonishing abundance of wildlife. For one thing, it boasts the largest king penguin colony in Read more

Older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids: see ancient Newgrange in Ireland  

If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, don’t miss a visit to Newgrange. Located in the county of Meath, north of Dublin, it is one of the country’s most extraordinary ancient monuments. Newgrange dates back to around 3,200 BC, hundreds of years before the construction of both Stonehenge in Britain and the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. While Newgrange may not be as widely known, it represents a notable feat of Neolithic engineering. But what Read more

A Visit From The Weta Workshop

Even if you haven’t heard of Weta Workshop before, you’ve probably heard of the movies they have worked on: Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Mad Max, Avatar, and Godzilla to name a few, but their filmography includes dozens more. Jake Downing from Weta visited the Stellar Travel office in Bellevue, Washington. He brought a few props to share, including a prosthetic dwarf arm and an orc mask from The Hobbit and Lord of the Read more

Northern Lights – The downside to being an amateur photographer

My husband decided he wanted to see the northern lights and we were going to take a trip to Northern Iceland to view them. He wanted a romantic vacation with the lights dancing across the sky, a once in a lifetime experience we could spend together. The second he spoke the words I started planning my equipment list. This was my opportunity to get the holy grail of photographs. I was giddy and hoped the Read more

Seabourn’s Signature Breadsticks

For those of you who have sailed Seabourn in the past, you know the breadsticks are a huge hit.  This recipe serves 10 but in our house just 1.  We roll these out by hand and cut them right on the baking sheet before they go into the refrigerator. Ingredients: ¼ cup of all purpose flour 1 tbsp. of water 1 ¼ tbsp. of butter ¼ tsp. of salt ½ tsp. of yeast ¼ tsp. of Read more

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