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TravelAwaits May.7.2021 The iconic, beautiful bridges of Europe come in all styles, shapes, and sizes. They are fashioned from wood, stone, iron, or steel. Historic towers still stand guard. Cascades of flowers may line the sides. Works of art decorate some, calling visitors to stroll over the river while enjoying world-class paintings and sculptures.  While their practical reason for existing is to provide a way across water, these bridges also come with a fascinating history. They’ve been the site of battles, fires, bomb raids, and community restoration efforts. The histories of some Eur...

Feb.24.2021 Castles hold endless fascination, and Haut-Koenigsbourg in France is a castle well worth a visit. This massive red sandstone chateau high on a hill in the Alsace region dates back to the 1100s. On display are layers of castle life between then and now. It lies close to the border of Germany and has been fought over through the centuries. And not only have French and Germans contended for the castle. The structure was ransacked then burned to the ground in 1633 by invaders from Sweden. For 200 years, the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle stood on the rocky high point of land, abandoned. The...

Darwin Brandis/iStock/Getty Images Awards honor individuals, families and stakeholders for their part in helping state’s pork industry succeed. The South Dakota Pork Producers Council (SDPPC) recently awarded several awards, celebrating individuals, families, and stakeholders for their part in helping the state’s pork industry succeed. Shane Odegaard of Lake Preston, S.D., was honored with the 2020 Pork All-American Award at the Master Pork Producers Banquet during their 52nd annual Pork Congress in Sioux Falls. Through the Pork All-American award, the SDPPC ackn...

Our Top Stories From 2020 To Inspire Your 2021 Travels This year is at its end, and here at TravelAwaits, we could not be more grateful to celebrate the coming of a new year. Like most, you may not have been able to get out and travel to your heart's desire this year, but our team of travel experts didn't sit idly by during their travel sabbaticals. In fact, many became "locked down" away from home all over the globe. This year they shared heartwarming tales of completing life-long travel goals, relived the tales of following in their ancestors' footsteps, and in general imparted their colle...

The Most Beautiful Gardens To Visit In Paris Dec.11.2020 The beauty of Paris comes not only from the city’s landmarks and stately buildings, but also from its lush green parks and gardens. These gardens beckon to locals and visitors alike to sit and relax, rest those weary feet, forget the cares of the day, and enjoy the trees and brightly colored blooms. This being Paris, a palace may be nearby, and world-class sculptures often adorn the grounds. Ponds, lakes, and fountains add to the ambience. Some of these gardens date back hundreds of years or feature close-up views of Paris landmark...