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I have been traveling for 30+ years and visited more than 70 countries. My focus lies on luxury hotels and cultural travel. I love the arts, opera, and wildlife.

The Doge's Palace and St. Mark's square fron the water

The 30 best things to do in Venice, Italy

February 16, 2020 0

Baroque splendor inside the Fürstenfeld Abbey near Munich, Germany

Fürstenfeld Abbey – a beautiful half-day trip from Munich

December 29, 2019 0

An epic lunch spot at the Seisser Alm in the Italian Dolomites in Winter

The Dolomites in Winter – Skiing in the amazing Alpe di...

December 27, 2019 0

How to get from Munich to Neuschwanstein castle

Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle: How to get there by bus, train...

December 5, 2019 0

Schleissheim Palace as seen from the park. One of the top tourist attractions in Munich, Germany

Schleissheim Palace – Munich’s hidden baroque gem

November 27, 2019 0

The Church of Our Lady (Fraunkirche) in Munich in Winter

How many days in Munich are enough? Answers by a local

November 26, 2019 0

The best time to visit Bhutan – Spring or autumn, what...

November 12, 2019 0

How to get to Bhutan from the US and beyond. The picture shows aA druk air plane in paro airport

How to get to Bhutan – a travel guide for first-timers

November 11, 2019 3

The 10 best things to do in Würzburg, Germany

November 7, 2019 0

The 10 best things to do in Dehli in one...

November 6, 2019 1

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Années de Pèlerinage is a travel blog that focuses on luxury hotels and unforgettable cultural experiences. Authentic pictures and insider information are its hallmark. Norman is the face behind the blog and prides himself of having traveled for more than 30 years without stop or fail. Follow me along on social media:

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Is an Antartica cruise worth it?

May 4, 2026 0

As of now, Antarctica can only be reasonably reached via a cruise. While there are many different options, they all have one thing in...