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Ski Season Is Coming!
Can you feel a chill in the air or is it just my imagination? With the unofficial start of Fall, I’m already thinking about skiing. If there’s a better way to enjoy the winter, I don’t know what it is-...
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Avignon, France – The Papal Palace
If you are in the south of France, and in Avignon, the “Palais des Papes” is an absolute must and is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was both a fortress and a palace to 6 Popes through a large...
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Viviers, France – Medieval Icon
Like many medieval towns, it’s best years and peak population (30,000) are well behind it. This formerly walled city dates back to the 5th century.There are now about 4,000 inhabitants but Viviers...
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The Pont d’Avignon in France
This world famous bridge, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, straddles the Rhone River in Avignon, France. The bridge was built around 1180 AD but fell into disrepair over the years until it was abandoned...
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A Journey through France
This was one for the ages. A Scenic River Cruise on the Rhone River in France. I hadn’t been to France in a long time so I was looking forward to a re-immersion in French culture. The good life of...
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Friday Postcard – The Roman Amphitheatre in Vienne, France
Among the many Roman ruins in Vienne, France is the Amphitheatre as seen from the grounds of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary.
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Where We Travelled
Let’s take a look at today’s travel trends. Where are the world’s tourists and business travelers coming from, and where are we all going? Some of the answers in this graphic from Hipmunk will surprise...
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Showdown: London vs. Paris
From the face of Big Ben to the peak of the Eiffel Tower, some of Europe’s capital cities certainly hold a lot of attraction for tourists. Both London and Paris offer travelers not just some great...
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The Most Majestic Architecture In Europe
Traveling through Europe is a great way to experience not only some of the world’s best food, art, and culture, but also some of its best architecture. Architecture in Europe seamlessly blends the...
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Finding The One in Paris, the City of Love
Poet Arthur Rimbaud— who used a one-way ticket to get to Paris— once compared the sensation of love to the feeling of late night walks “beneath the green lime trees of the Promenade” after filling up...
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7 Epic Wine Regions of the World
Enjoying a glass of high-quality wine has always been a transporting experience. For those who want to know more about the wine-making process and taste specific wines, visiting wine regions around the...
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The Paris Series (Part 1) – Getting Local
Although I had been to Paris before (through the airport and in the city when I was all of 7 years old) neither time really counts. In spite of the considerable travelling that I have done, Paris was a...
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The Paris Series (Part 2) – Sainte-Chapelle
Among the many things that Paris is famous for, its collection of museums is second to none. There are over 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris. There are of course many very well known ones...
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Tipping in Europe
For travelers, local etiquette is often a concern and researching tipping in Europe or other destinations around the world is a natural step in planning the perfect trip. The good news is that...
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Family Road Trip in France: 6 Must-See Sights
Visitors to France might focus their trips on the large cities of Paris and Nice, but to miss the Alsace region and its major cities of Strasbourg and Colmar, is truly a mistake. The region lies...
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Top 3 Routes to Suit Every Biker’s Needs
Whether you have recently retired and decided to live out your childhood dream, or you’ve always wanted to go on a longer adventure but never had the time – the biker culture can win the hearts and...
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6 Iconic Hikes You Should Do Before You Die
I’ve come to realize a long time ago that hiking from a fun and healthy hobby quickly transforms into a lifestyle and once you get into it, there’s no turning back. For many people, hiking seems like...
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This guest post was written by Rebecca Brown, an avid traveller from Ireland. Do people even go on pilgrimages today? Really? In the age of the Internet and all that? Odds are, we are further from...
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5 Reasons For A Ski Trip To Europe!
The glitz, glamour and après ski of the Alps is calling. And some of the great ski destinations of the world are calling – Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, and more.Olympiaregion Seefeld A European...
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