For those interested in seeing Europe without the constant, hectic bustle of tourism, relaxing cruises on the Rhine River have proven to be a hit. In addition to a never-ending opportunity to learn to speak German, here is a list of several fun activities to partake in during a Rhine River cruise: Allstate: This town includes a medieval castle, a parish church dating to 1794, a historical museum, and numerous delicious restaurants. Glattfelden: Situated on the River Glatt just above its junction with the Rhine, this town is the hometown of Swiss writer Gottfried Keller and is frequently referred to in his novel “Der grüne Heinrich.” Over an old stone bridge is the nearby old town of Eglisau. Rheinfelden: A little town of 7,000 inhabitants situated on the left bank of the river, Rheinfelden is home to a popular salt-water spa, ancient walls and towers, the Fricktaler Museum, and St. Martin’s Church, which dates back to the 15th century. German Beer: Germans produce the best beer in th
If visiting England's Oxford don't miss the Ashmolean Museum, Balliol College, Christ Church of Harry Potter fame, Bodleian Library, Botanic Gardens, and literary pubs. A day trip to Oxford from London is easy for overseas visitors, but there's so much to see and do in this university city that an overnight stay or a weekend break is even better. There's far more to see than just what's on this list, including several more historical and beautiful university buildings, but among the city's top visitor attractions are (in alphabetical order): Ashmolean Museum The city's main museum is also the oldest public museum in Britain. Elias Ashmole gave his collection to Oxford University, and highlights include a good collection of French artists such as Monet, Manet, Cezanne, and Renoir, ancient Egyptian mummies, and other items. Also has the Alfred Jewel, a crystal dating from the time of King Alfred and with a reference to Alfred carved on it. The Ashmolean is pre