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Monday, 24 November 2014

Tower Room In A Castle

I love fairy-tales. I have often imagined living in a Castle like a fairy-tale heroine!
The explorer in me wants to travel, loves to travel and has many places on her wish-list to explore. 
Black Forest in Germany is one such place. 

We all might be familiar with the Black Forest Cake and might have tasted it.

Black-Forest-Cake

Did you know that the name of the cake has been derived from the German dessert that literally means "Black Forest cherry-torte” that originated in Germany? 

As I love Black Forest cake so much, I have plans to visit its place of origin & try it out! Yummy! 
The foodie in me wants to eat such delectable treats!

Dreaming of visiting Germany, I looked for my choice online using Airbnb.

Destination- Black Forest, Germany
I was delighted to find ‘a little room in a castle tower’! 

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Tower room in a little castle ; Pic used with permission from Airbnb
Property- Tower room in our little castle
Location- Lahr/Schwarzwald, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

This matched my search criteria requirements perfectly! 
Ever since I read about Rapunzel, who stayed in a tower room, I have dreamt to do the same! 
Now is my chance!
Would be so much fun to stay in a Castle, that too near the Black Forest, Germany that I dream to visit!
This tower room in the castle looks cool & comfortable!

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Tower room in a little castle

Extra travel location info provided by the host is-
“Explore Lahr and the Black Forest. Visit the Europa Park in only 20 min.”

Additional info about the neighborhood made my choice attractive-
“Quiet area with less traffic. In summer time, you can visit the Terassenbad and Stadtparl of Lahr. 5 minutes by car to the railway station.”

The accommodation has amenities like free Wireless Internet, SAT-TV, Heating, Coffee machine etc.

As I am a non-smoker and can’t stand passive-smoking or cigarette fumes, I love the House Rule- “NO smoking in the room and house!”

I was delighted to access info about this home away from home thanks to Airbnb. 
Airbnb offers us a chance to Rent unique places to stay from local hosts in 190+ countries. 
It is a website where locals across the world offer their homes to stay for travellers, who are looking for interesting/comfortable spaces to stay while they travel. As travel is also about learning local culture, interacting with the public and being safe, Airbnb offers all this and more including -
Discovering Amazing Places
Booking A Stay
Feeling At Home With The Hosts While Travelling

Distinct locales around the world viz. the unique castle that I chose, available for accommodation, are thus accessible at the touch of a mouse-button. It’s convenient to choose where we wish to stay as per our plan!

In my case, I just looked for “Black Forest Germany” and I got a host of options from which I could pick and choose and confirm my host! 

www.airbnb.co.in/c/as246?s=8
Airbnb offers all the readers of my Blog, who sign up with Airbnb, a travel credit of Rs 1,500 to use toward a new reservation i.e. for your first booking.
Join Airbnb by creating a new Airbnb account using this link please!
 
Apart from earning/saving 1500 Rupees, start the discoveries-
With Airbnb, explore across the seas, save the memories & say Cheese!



Do you dream to stay in a Castle? What type of accommodation interests you?
Top post on IndiBlogger.in, the community of Indian Bloggers

Linking it with-
ABC Wednesday- T for Travel, Tower...
Our World Tuesday
Two Shoes In Texas- Wants
Worded Wednesday#62

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81 comments:

  1. Ankita 25 November 2014 at 12:09

    the cake looks yummy! ans the castle is amazing! it makes me dream of being in a fairy land :D

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2014 at 12:59

      Truly Ankita! How we love yummy cakes & such castles :)

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  2. Anonymous25 November 2014 at 13:24

    Cute castle and delicious cake

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  3. Locomente25 November 2014 at 14:26

    Very interesting and informative!

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  4. Uppal25 November 2014 at 19:17

    Quite a post,Anita! So tempting your cake is!

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2014 at 19:50

      Thanks for your appreciation, Uppalji! That was my b'day cake :)

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  5. Nikhil Chaudhari25 November 2014 at 21:55

    Black forest is super romantic place...And much like much of Germany not travelled by us Indians...maximum people travel to Germany for Oktoberfest..Castles in Black forest are super places...Would love to visit it...Great article ...DO write more abt such places!!

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2014 at 22:06

      Thanks for so many details, Nikhil :)
      Yes, Oktoberfest is very famous. Castles & cakes are great too.
      Indians do visit Europe. Germany is very much on must-visit list :)
      Thanks for your support!

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  6. Deepika 25 November 2014 at 22:08

    Yummy cake :-)

    Thanks for visiting my blog and also telling me about indivine.. :-)

    tc.

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 11:45

      Thanks for stopping by, Deepika.
      As you are new to IB & voted for my post, it was my pleasure to share with you :)

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  7. Rajesh25 November 2014 at 22:09

    That rooms looks great.

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  8. elmundooo25 November 2014 at 22:46

    The cake Looks yummy <3


    www.theeche.com

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 12:31

      Indeed! Tasted yummy too!
      Thanks for your maiden comment!

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  9. Charuhas25 November 2014 at 23:02

    Black forest cake is so yummy.
    Black Forest, Germany is a wonderful place to visit. We had loads of fun, when we visited two years back. Hope you get to visit soon.

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 12:32

      Thanks for sharing & for your wishes!
      Hope I get to visit too like you :)

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  10. Photo Cache26 November 2014 at 05:11

    Yummmm!

    FRANKLY MY DEAR

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  11. MeenalSonal26 November 2014 at 09:58

    Black forest cake looks yummy :). Thanks for telling the story behind fav cake and castle took me to fantasy world.

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 12:34

      Glad you found this useful, MeenalSonal :)
      My pleasure. Always wonderful to visit fantasy world!

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  12. Ananya26 November 2014 at 12:23

    Miss eating Black forest Cake !

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 13:15

      Isn't it available or are you on a diet, Ananya?! I forget all diets when I see desserts! :D

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  13. Alok Vats26 November 2014 at 12:42

    Awesome way of writing it Anita :)

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  14. Raj Groups26 November 2014 at 14:19

    lovely article

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  15. Pooja Mahimkar26 November 2014 at 14:21

    I didnt know the connection between the cake and the place.
    It looks amazing though! :D

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 14:26

      Thanks Pooja!
      I wished to visit when I learnt of the connection between the cake and the region in Germany :)

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  16. Arti26 November 2014 at 14:33

    Oh, that castle looks amazing! Amazing pick, Anita! How I wish to stay in there someday.

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 20:33

      Thanks Arti! Glad you liked my choice!
      Do register on the site & you too can pick & choose & plan for your next travel :)

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  17. Reader Wil26 November 2014 at 14:37

    Your apartment looks wonderful! Are you going to grow your like Rapunzel? The cake must have been heavenly!
    Have a great week.
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 20:35

      Thanks for your wonderful words, Wil!
      No, my hair isn't a fraction of Rapunzel's hair :) Yes, the cake was heavenly.
      You have a great week too!

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  18. Meoww26 November 2014 at 14:42

    I love black forest cake but i like your choice of the apartment even better! Have a great holiday in Germany!

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 20:37

      Thank you so much for your nice words & wishes! But, I am yet to visit Germany! This is the dream-stage! :)
      Great to hear from you :)

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  19. Anonymous26 November 2014 at 15:47

    The answer is yes :D impressive place & cake! :)

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  20. Kokila gupta26 November 2014 at 16:23

    Yum cake and the tower room ... awesome Anita .. And dear the castle looks Beeeaaauutiiful ...........(swooning ) All the best fro the journey :) loved the bit of info about the Black forest cake !

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 20:50

      Thanks Kokila! Wonderful indeed :)
      Journey is in dream stage :) Thanks for your advance wishes!

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  21. Old Egg26 November 2014 at 17:42

    I have been to both Germany and Austria a few years ago an both countries were great to visit. Black Forest cake is really yummy and has bee a favourite of mine for years. I do hope you manage to visit your dream holiday destination and let down you hair like Rapunzel did.

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:08

      Thank you so much for your warm words and wishes :)
      Letting my hair down like Rapunzel sounds fun... if only I had looong hair like her :)

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  22. Anonymous26 November 2014 at 18:40

    So I guess when you WANT something so much, it can become reality. Looks like a precious place to stay. Cherries and chocolate can't be beat!

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:11

      Truly Val :)
      That's what Coelho's Alchemist book says- The whole Universe conspires if we really WANT something so much!
      Thanks for the reminder! There is hope :)

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  23. Gattina26 November 2014 at 20:08

    My Grandma used to bake it ! Delicious ! I also want to be a princess in a castle !
    Gattina
    ABC Wednesday Team
    http://gattina-keyholepictures.blogspot.com/

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:13

      That's lovely to know, Gattina! Thanks for sharing.
      How we miss our Grandmas...
      Let us be princesses in a castle! What fun :)

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  24. Mridula26 November 2014 at 20:48

    Do you have to write such posts when I have no leaves in sight?

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:15

      I'm smiling reading your comment :)
      May you soon have leaves & cool holiday destinations like these that make you say Cheese :)

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  25. Josie Two Shoes26 November 2014 at 21:00

    I love this little tower room, what a fun place to stay! Germany is a beautiful country, I lived there for 2-1/2 years when I was in my 20's. It was an experience I will never forget. My son was born there too! :-) Black Forrest Cake is delicious!

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:19

      We love cake & also places like these that are fun!
      Your son was born there too- That's great to learn :)
      Thanks for sharing your special memories, Josie!

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  26. Lmkazmierczak26 November 2014 at 22:41

    Loved your presentation...cake looks delish♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/sky-tipping/

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:20

      Glad you liked it, Laurie :) Cake tasted delicious too :)

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  27. Ruchira Khanna26 November 2014 at 23:01

    Loved the history and your virtual travel :)

    Thanks for linking with Abracabadra, Anita!

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2014 at 23:22

      Thanks for your appreciation, Ruchira :)
      Hope this virtual travel becomes real soon!

      My pleasure!

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  28. Maniparna27 November 2014 at 01:38

    Yummy cake !!! My fav too :-D and the castle looks so full of myths and mystery... a very enjoyable post for your readers Anita :-)

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 09:23

      Agree with you, Mani! Both the cake & the castle are nice :)
      Delighted that you liked reading this.

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  29. Indrani27 November 2014 at 08:41

    Reminds me of my drive through the black forest, very romantic. :)
    Hope you get to your BF cake there soon.

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 09:25

      Yes, the feedback is that the place is very romantic!
      Thanks for your hearty wish, Indrani!

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  30. C Suresh27 November 2014 at 09:40

    The castle looks great - but did you HAVE to tempt me with that cake? :)

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 10:38

      Sugar-free cakes are available these days, Sureshji :) :)

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  31. Ankionthemove27 November 2014 at 10:30

    This place looks cool too :) I have stayed in castle in Scotland,its a different experience altogether.

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 10:39

      So you have already stayed in a castle! Wonderful :)
      Thanks for sharing!

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  32. Jessica27 November 2014 at 10:33

    Wow! That tower room looks amazing! And the cake looks delicious. :) I had dinner in a small castle once, in Denmark. Pretty cool. I'd love to stay in one someday.

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 10:41

      Thanks for stopping by, Jessica :)
      Great to learn of your experience! Hope we get to stay in a castle soon!

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  33. Yogi Saraswat27 November 2014 at 11:34

    Beautiful Castle , small beautiful room and a delicious cake ! great occasion

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  34. Rachna27 November 2014 at 13:03

    Wow I did not know that about Black Forest cake. Airbnb looks like a promising site too. I must explore especially the bit about staying in homes in other countries.

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 14:23

      I discovered the info about Black Forest cake much later than I got introduced to the cake, Rachna :)
      Do register with Airbnb (using my referral link!) & explore the large number of accommodation choices available worldwide.

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  35. Jarek27 November 2014 at 14:28

    Interesting place. Great photos of the beautiful tower

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 15:10

      Thanks for visiting my Blog & for your appreciation, Jarek :)
      The Tower room's pics are courtesy Airbnb :)

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  36. Anonymous27 November 2014 at 18:15

    Awww ... this place looks dreamy n cake looks yummy :) I too have my fav picks from airbnb listing, gonna post them soon ;)

    We stayed at one at dublin it was a beautiful apartment at a quiet neighborhood :)

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 18:41

      Thanks a lot for sharing! Dublin apartment stay sounds great :)
      Looking forward to your Airbnb pick :)

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  37. Tomichan Matheikal27 November 2014 at 19:58

    That castle and its towers look fabulous indeed.

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    1. Anita Sabat27 November 2014 at 20:29

      Truly! Like from a fairytale book :)
      Thanks for reading!

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  38. Unknown28 November 2014 at 02:08

    Now since you have planned to visit black forest you can't go without your soul sis :) btw you would surely love the black forest cake in Germany it tastes nothing like we tasted elsewhere, the portion served is huge and sure to get tipsy as it's loaded with rum :)

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    1. Anita Sabat28 November 2014 at 10:15

      Sure Soul-sis! Ready to go back-packing together :)
      Yes, the cake will have its own taste in Germany, just like all the places of origin boast of unique offerings :)
      Being a teetotaler, lemme see how I can manage the Rum!!!

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  39. Anonymous30 November 2014 at 16:55

    I am fairytale freak. and I loved your yummy post very much. Thanks for the detailed information. happy journey!

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    1. Anita Sabat4 December 2014 at 18:10

      Thank you so much for stopping by & for sharing such nice words, Rekhaa :)
      Welcome to my Blog!
      This is just a dream destination! Yet to embark on the journey :)

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  40. Unknown1 December 2014 at 02:40

    That looks like an amazing place to stay! So beautiful! I hope you go and eat your cake.

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    1. Anita Sabat4 December 2014 at 18:11

      Lovely to get your maiden comment here, Sarah :)
      Thanks for your wonderful words :)

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  41. Unknown4 July 2015 at 15:12

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