Neuschwanstein Castle - Bavaria, Germany

Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Fussen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner. Contrary to common belief, Ludwig paid for the palace out of his personal fortune and extensive borrowing, not with Bavarian public funds. The palace was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public immediately after his death in 1886. Since then over 60 million people have visited Neuschwanstein Castle. More than 1.3 million people visit annually, with up to 6,000 per day in the summer. The palace has appeared prominently in several movies and was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle and later, similar structures.

Confucius Say... (with a smile)

"Man who sneezes without tissue, takes matters in his own hands".

E-Scapes - "Chillin" in Tahiti - The RS "Stress Eliminator!"

The RS "Stress Eliminator!"

Everyday we should all spend some quiet time alone with Mother Nature. Most of us are unable to do so, because of all the stress and complexities of basic survival. So Rising Stardom attempts to at least bring you some "virtual Mother Nature" and some "virtual travel" in hopes that it helps you get through your busy day. Don't forget to breathe deeply and slowly, while viewing this video and listen with your headphones (imagine that you are there). 

(Note: For the best video quality, click on a video and then change the 360p setting to an HD (high definition) setting at the bottom right of the video screen.)

(Having a really stressful day? Feel like you need to get away? Look to the right under "Topics" and click on "E-Scapes" to view all the images and totally escape!)

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