You searched for castle - Rachel's Ruminations https://rachelsruminations.com/ Taking the road less traveled Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:11:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht https://rachelsruminations.com/museum-catharijneconvent/ https://rachelsruminations.com/museum-catharijneconvent/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:10:12 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86652 Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht is an excellent collection of religious-themed art housed in a former Medieval convent.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/sailnstay-cruise-review/feed/ 0 In the path of the Knights Hospitaller in Rhodes https://rachelsruminations.com/knights-hospitallers-in-rhodes/ https://rachelsruminations.com/knights-hospitallers-in-rhodes/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 10:48:48 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=86265 The Knights Hospitallers left their mark on the island of Rhodes to fulfil their double mission: to care for the sick and defend pilgrims and crusaders. Here's a list of the Hospitaller-related sights on Rhodes.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/barcelona-bike-routes/feed/ 0 Château de Chambord: A royal hunting lodge https://rachelsruminations.com/chateau-de-chambord/ https://rachelsruminations.com/chateau-de-chambord/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:52:03 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=85472 Chateau de Chambord: a spectacular 16th-century castle in the Loire Valley, worth seeing for its architecture and the art it contains.

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]]> https://rachelsruminations.com/viva-cruise-review/feed/ 2 Sailing In Croatia: A comprehensive beginner’s guide https://rachelsruminations.com/sailing-in-croatia-a-comprehensive-beginners-guide/ https://rachelsruminations.com/sailing-in-croatia-a-comprehensive-beginners-guide/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:55:34 +0000 https://rachelsruminations.com/?p=84484 Everything you need to know if you are considering sailing in Croatia for your vacation. Info on where and when, the best route, what to pack, licenses, and more.

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