Noahfranc

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About Noahfranc

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NoahFranc
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September 2023
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Reviews by NoahFranc

Flemish Béguinages by Els Slots

Flemish Béguinages (Inscribed)

Flemish Béguinages

After visiting my sister-in-law in Antwerp, I requested a stop in Lierre on the way back. It was an easy half-hour drive from Antwerp through beautiful countryside, but I understand …

Great Spa Towns of Europe by Els Slots

Great Spa Towns of Europe (Inscribed)

Great Spa Towns of Europe

As a resident of Germany, I decided to grant myself this check only after I made it to all 3 German components. And that day is finally here! Here is …

Jewish-Medieval heritage of Erfurt by Hubert

Jewish-Medieval heritage of E… (Inscribed)

Jewish-Medieval heritage of Erfurt

I stopped here today on my way to Berlin and visited both the Mikwe (there is an aboveground viewing window) and the old synagogue, with a small museum inside. Contrary …

Gusuku of Ryukyu by Els Slots

Gusuku of Ryukyu (Inscribed)

Gusuku of Ryukyu

During our honeymoon in Okinawa, I insisted that we stop at at least a few of the Ryuku sites. The first place we went to was Nakijin-Jo, in the north …

Völklingen Ironworks by Solivagant

Völklingen Ironworks (Inscribed)

Völklingen Ironworks

My wife loves this sort of place, industrial buildings and complexes seemingly abandoned to nature (though this one is obviously not abandoned, but is very well-maintained). 

The exhibits and …

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt  by Hubert

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt (Inscribed)

Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt

As an honorary Darmstädter (I live one town over with my wife), I was super excited when this was inscribed! It is a unique period in art history, one I …

Assisi by Els Slots

Assisi (Inscribed)

Assisi

I grew up on the stories of St. Francis of Assisi and was always drawn to him as an example of how to cherish and care for nature as well …

Trier by Squiffy

Trier (Inscribed)

Trier

Trier had been on my bucket list for a long time, as a history buff, and it was a treat to finally be able to go there and go bit …

Nikko by Carlo Sarion

Nikko (Inscribed)

Nikko

The size and scope of the temples, mausoleums, and other buildings of Nikko is astounding. Each site is hidden behind the others, surrounded by massive cedar trees and climbing up …

Photo in the Public Domain

Horyu-ji Area (Inscribed)

Horyu-ji Area

This is a small and quiet area, out of the way and far less of a tourist draw than nearby Nara. While I found the sites in Nara beautiful, the …

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River by Zos M

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean … (Inscribed)

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River

You have to plan ahead for this one. You need to book a tour in advance and are taken by boat to the secluded, monkey-filled island where the underground river …