August 17, 2013 It appears as if 2014 will be our busiest year ever, with bookings far ahead of schedule for the year. Here is the schedule for James, as of today. We will keep this updated as we move closer to the start of the year. April 11 to 24: Tour with a couple […]
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The Blasted Guns Above Arromanches-les-Bains
July 29 – from a trip to this area July 14 to 17 The huge guns are silent now, but on June 6, 1944 they blasted huge shells at the men and machines attempting to land on the beaches of Normandy, France on what is known as ‘D-day’ or in Army terms, Operation Overlord. […]
Christmas Market Tours in Germany
July 23 European Focus Private Tours will be happy to design and lead a Christmas Market Tour for your family up to 10 people. Or, for just two. We can create the itinerary built around your timeframe and your interests. With more than 24 years of experience traveling in Germany and other parts of Europe, […]
Lunch with a view in Beilstein, Germany
July 11 It’s always a highlight (even if you have been there, as we have, more than 100 times) to bring guests to the lovely Klostercafe above the miniature hamlet of Beilstein on the peaceful Mosel River. We love to share the not-so-secret hideaway at the top of the restaurant, the little room surrounded on […]
Oppenheim’s Gruesome Bonehouse
July 11 The pretty little town of Oppenheim on the banks of the Rhein River in Germany has a gruesome secret behind its massive red sandstone church. There, in the cellar of the little Michaels Chapel, lie the remains of some 20,000 souls who were laid to rest in the nearby cemetery between 1400 and […]
A Shortcut Today Through France
July 9 While making our way from Meersburg on the Bodensee of Germany over to the southwestern corner of the country and the Suedliche Weinstrasse we decided to take a short-cut through a part of France. The Alsace is loaded with picturesque, colorful villages. The deeper colors and pastels can be found on houses along […]
Our Philosphy is Opposite the Big Bus Companies
July 5 Our current guests have all of the time they want to explore medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. We’re spending three nights here in a lovely old inn, right in the center of the town within just a few minutes of everything. We had a snack at a bakery today, and we witnessed […]
Prague’s disappearing Jalopy Tradition
July 3 (From a trip we did to Prague in May) One of the best ways to experience Prague is by hiring a driver and an old jalopy. We’ve been doing this for years, and it is always a great time. A bit on the expensive side, but worth it if you have the right […]