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...
By Jonathan X. Livingsworth Every business has a website where potential clients can read and learn more about the company and the products it offers. Out of these countless websites, only a small percentage are really great. Most of them fail in one way or another to create a positive experience for the user. How do you know if your site turns people off before they even get a chance to learn about your brand? If you are guilty of any of the following, it may be time to revamp your site before it's too late: Playing automatic music The only good reason for having music on your site is if you are selling it. If not, don't waste the time and effort including it. People want to peruse your site in peace. Accosting their ears as soon as they land on your home page is a good way to make them leave quickly, perhaps never to return. If they do want to listen to music, they will choose something from their own library. Offering external links that don't open in a...