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Expertise
I live part of the year in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and so know a great deal about this town. I can also help with questions about the Rhein River Valley, Neckar River Valley, Mosel area, Erzgebirge, Bamberg area, Black Forest and more. Because of time constraints, I will not help you plan your entire travel itinerary.
Experience in the area
I have lived and worked in Europe since 1989, homebased in Germany. I own and operate "European Focus Private Tours" along with my wife Jenean. We have helped more than 600 clients get the most out of their trips to Europe through our unique, custom-designed and fully escorted private tours.
Publications
"German Life," "Heritage Quest," "Palatines to America Newsletter"
"Stars and Stripes European edition," "Boston Globe"
Education/Credentials
Masters in Photojournalism
Past/Present Clients
Have served more than 500 people through my company "European Focus Private Tours" which provides custom-designed, private itineraries to people in the USA, Canada and elsewhere. I personally escort all tours. The largest group we've had in our 14-year career was 17, the smallest, 1. (I actually have many singles tours) I spend from April through October in Germany each year, leading tours in not just Germany but also Italy, Ireland, England, the Czech Republic and 13 other countries. There is no other company in the world like European Focus, because only European Focus sets the itinerary around what our guests want to see and do.
What do you like about this subject?
I love travel and never get tired of seeing the architecture, learning about the history and meeting the people of Europe.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Annie | 01/19/12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the promptness of your reply- ..... |
| Stan | 10/30/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| gillian | 10/04/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much For answering my ..... |
| Karen | 09/28/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much,Karen |
| Michele | 04/23/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Again, Mr. Derheim is very knowledgeable and ..... |
Recent Answers from James Derheim
2012-02-05 what is it:
That machine makes one little cup of coffee, a strong, bitter cup of coffee very similar to an espresso. If you've never had an espresso, just go into your local high-end coffee shop or Italian restaurant
2012-01-05 Black Forest History:
Hi Annie, While I am not an expert in this particular area of interest, I can refer you to a person who might be able to lead you to someone who is. His name is Roland Geiger. Write to him at his personal
2011-12-22 Winter Holiday:
Hello Carla, You have a very ambitious itinerary for only four days. Alas, what you have outlined is simply impossible unless you have a helicopter. Road conditions in the Alps are not conducive to
2010-10-04 travelling from hahn to zweibruken:
Hi Gillian, There is no bus service from Hahn Airport to Zweibruecken. The closest you can get is either Trier or Idar-Oberstein. From there, you will have to take a train. Here is the bus scehdule
2010-09-26 Frankfurt to Bingen, later to Rothenburg:
Hi Karen, First of all, I would never recommend Bingen as a place to stay the first two nights in Germany. It is not a very attractive place. I would highly recommend Bacharach. It is much, much nicer
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