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A British couple who love to travel, exploring history and culture as we go. We share tales & tips from our road trips & mini-breaks.

Our World for You - Janis & Gary

Today marks the death of Ludwig II of Bavaria, an interesting life and a mysterious death. Well, he gave us Neuschwanstein Castle - that beautiful fairy-tale castle in southern Bavaria. Did it really inspire Walt Disney? #VisitBayern #VisitGermanyUK

As someone interested in crime history and serial killers, the Jack The Ripper museum in Whitechapel, London, was an excellent place to visit as was the on theme Ten Bells Pub for #beeroclock. www.rjontour.com/jack-the-rip... #london #serialkiller

If you're in #London or plan to be, make sure #Camden Market is on your itinerary. Why? Well, because it is great to wander, pick up a unique gift or two, grab a bite to eat and see another side of London. Why not try something different? #Travel buff.ly/MdUWyRU

The magnificent ruins of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, located in North Yorkshire, are cared for by the National Trust. The incredible ruined abbey began life in 1132 #VisitEngland #visitnorthyork #NationalTrust buff.ly/GvUEuWB

Lübeck is a city in northern #Germany, less than an hour from Hamburg. A Hanseatic powerhouse in the Middle Ages, Lübeck, with its many medieval buildings and streets, is a joy to explore. Read more: velvetescape.com/things-to-se... #Germany #travel #citytrip #travelblogshare #Lübeck

Friesland, a province in the north of The Netherlands, is perfect for a fascinating and beautiful road trip. Here’s a route I’ve created which covers the 11 Frisian cities, nature parks and other places of interest: velvetescape.com/best-of-frie... #Netherlands #roadtrip #travel #travelblogshare

My latest blog post is about Erfurt, a beautifully preserved medieval city in central Germany. Here are the top things to see and do in Erfurt: velvetescape.com/things-to-se... #Erfurt #Germany #travel #travelblogshare

This epic road trip route across the South of France starts in beautiful Toulouse, skirts the Pyrenees and continues along the Mediterranean coast, through Occitanie and Provence, to Marseille. Check it out: velvetescape.com/south-of-fra... #France #roadtrip #travel #travelblogshare

After 144 years, the iconic Sagrada Família basilica in Barcelona is nearing completion. If there’s one major tourist attraction that doesn’t disappoint, it’s the Sagrada Família! Here are the highlights: velvetescape.com/sagrada-fami... #Barcelona #Catalonia #travel #travelblogshare

One of my favourite day trips from Sarajevo was this amazing trip to Central Bosnia: velvetescape.com/a-day-trip-t... #Bosnia #travel #travelblogshare