James Derheim’s Bookings for 2014

August 17, 2013 It appears as if 2014 will be our busiest year ever, with bookings far ahead of schedule for the year. Here is the schedule for James, as of today. We will keep this updated as we move closer to the start of the year. April 11 to 24: Tour with a couple […]

The Blasted Guns Above Arromanches-les-Bains

July 29 – from a trip to this area July 14 to 17   The huge guns are silent now, but on June 6, 1944 they blasted huge shells at the men and machines attempting to land on the beaches of Normandy, France on what is known as ‘D-day’ or in Army terms, Operation Overlord. […]

The Mulberry Harbor at Arromanches, Normandy

July 29 – From a visit to this site on July 15                 The artificial harbor was the brainchild of Winston Churchhill. To see the remains of this formidable protective harbor, constructed in just a matter of days after the June 6, 1944 landings, takes ones breath away […]

Two Old Bratwurst Kitchens Battle in Germany

July 27 What  do you do when you are really, really, really sure that your competition is claiming to be the ‘Oldest’ at something, and yet, you are certain that YOU are the oldest? In Germany, if you’re in the bratwurst business, you take that person to court. That’s what happened (no kidding) in Germany […]

German Luftwaffe Museum in Gatow, Germany

July 27 from a visit on July 21 We were sitting outside at the Augustiner an Gendarmmarkt in the heart of Berlin wrapping up our dinner when a gentleman at the next table suggested we make a trip out of the city to see the German Luftwaffe Museum. He could tell from our conversation that […]

Christmas Market Tours in Germany

July 23 European Focus Private Tours will be happy to design and lead a Christmas Market Tour for your family up to 10 people. Or, for just two. We can create the itinerary built around your timeframe and your interests. With more than 24 years of experience traveling in Germany and other parts of Europe, […]