Duckwyn's Travel Blog

Few places in Europe capture a child’s imagination like Neuschwanstein Castle . Perched high above the Bavarian countryside, this fairy-tale palace looks like it leapt straight out of a storybook. Neuschwanstein was commissioned in 1869 by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as his private retreat. Deeply inspired by the operas of German composer Richard Wagner, Ludwig designed the castle as a tribute to the mythic heroes and legends Wagner brought to life on stage. Despite its grandeu

Egypt’s first DuckAbroad destination is here, and it is one of the most iconic places on Earth: the Great Pyramid of Giza , also known as the Pyramid of Khufu. This massive stone structure is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza, and the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Built around the 26th century BC as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu, the Great Pyramid held the record as the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Standing