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Nestled among the rolling foothills in the Burgundy region of eastern France, Dijon is an easy day trip from Paris. You can reach Dijon...

If your ideal destination offers history, charm and stunning scenery, Annecy should be high on your list. With the Alps as a backdrop, a...

Three days is a perfect amount of time to discover Edinburgh. With a population of only about half a million, it's a walkable,...

About two hours south of Prague, nestled among the rolling hills of the south Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is a...

I had wanted to visit Prague for years and finally found the opportunity to experience this enchanting city. If you only have three...

Have you been dreaming about taking that trip of a lifetime to Paris? It's finally becoming a reality and you've booked your flights. ...

If you're looking for a day trip off the beaten path when you're in southern France or northern Italy, I highly recommend the ancient...

Perched on a hilltop about 1,500 ft. above the sea below in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France, Èze is as charming as...

The belle époque or beautiful era, which occurred in France between 1871 and 1914 marked a period of great political, socio-economic and...

As if Colmar isn't charming enough, it becomes a winter wonderland during the month of December. This city of about 70,000 is located...

After visiting the Christmas market in Strasbourg, it's no surprise that it's designated the Capital of Christmas! Strasbourg boasts the...

With a population of about 100,000, Mulhouse is a largely industrial city located in the Grand Est region of France only about 20 miles...

Sitting atop a hill just a few miles north of Nazareth in lower Galilee is the ancient city of Zippori (also known as Tzipori or...

The first full day of our week in Israel began in the Judean desert. In our pre-trip conversations with our wonderful guide David, we...

Situated atop a plateau about 1,000 ft. above the western bank of the Dead Sea in eastern Israel, Masada is both a tribute to King...

If like me you love mosaics, Madaba is a must-see when you visit Jordan. Located just 20 miles south of Amman, it's an easy half-day...

I was on the fence about visiting Little Petra when I did the research for our trip to the Middle East. I decided to make it a game-day...

Perched at 2,330 ft. atop a ridge in the Abarim mountain range in western Jordan, Mt. Nebo affords a spectacularly unobstructed view of...

The discovery of Petra In 1812 was not intentional. Fascinated by antiquity, a Swiss scholar and explorer, John Lewis Burckhardt, set...

Perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the expansive and beautiful valley below, Les Baux-de-Provence certainly lives up to its...

As a longtime, devoted lover of impressionist art, the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery was high on my list of places to visit during a...

As a lifelong francophile, I devoured British author Peter Mayle's books written when he and his wife lived in the south of France. I...

Cézanne's Studio Paul Cézanne was born into a well-to-do family in Aix in 1839 and except for occasional periods in Paris, lived most of...

Having been a Francophile for as long as I can remember, when I retired in 2019 I promised myself that I'd book a trip to France at least...