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Notre Dame Cathedral Reborn!
On April 15, 2019 at 6:18 pm a fire broke out in the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral. The world watched in horror as over 400 brave Paris...
Apr 154 min read
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Claude Monet's Giverny
After MANY years of traveling to France, I'm embarrassed to say that this was my first visit to Giverny. Better late than never, I guess!...
Apr 104 min read
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One Day in Dijon, France
Nestled among the rolling foothills in the Burgundy region of eastern France, Dijon is an easy day trip from Paris. You can reach Dijon...
Oct 13, 20245 min read
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Two Days in Magical Annecy
If your ideal destination offers history, charm and stunning scenery, Annecy should be high on your list. With the Alps as a backdrop, a...
May 11, 20244 min read
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Three Days in Lovely Edinburgh, Scotland
Three days is a perfect amount of time to discover Edinburgh. With a population of only about half a million, it's a walkable,...
Mar 3, 202410 min read
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Day Trip to Charming Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
About two hours south of Prague, nestled among the rolling hills of the south Bohemia Region of the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is a...
Dec 16, 20233 min read
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Three Days in Beautiful Prague
I had wanted to visit Prague for years and finally found the opportunity to experience this enchanting city. If you only have three...
Nov 12, 202310 min read
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Three Days in Paris - The Perfect Itinerary for the First-Time Visitor
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. ...
Aug 28, 202319 min read
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Day Trip to Ancient Ventimiglia, Italy
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...
Jul 4, 20233 min read
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A Day Trip to the Enchanting Village of Èze, France
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...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean- Cap-Ferrat, France
The belle époque or beautiful era, which occurred in France between 1871 and 1914 marked a period of great political, socio-economic and...
Jun 29, 20232 min read
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The Christmas Market of Colmar
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...
Jan 1, 20233 min read
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The Christmas Market of Strasbourg
After visiting the Christmas market in Strasbourg, it's no surprise that it's designated the Capital of Christmas! Strasbourg boasts the...
Dec 23, 20223 min read
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The Christmas Market of Mulhouse
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...
Dec 23, 20222 min read
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Zippori National Park, Israel
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...
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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A Day in the West Bank
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...
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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Masada, Last Stand of the Jewish Zealots
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...
Oct 30, 20224 min read
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Madaba, Jordan City of Mosaics
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...
Oct 30, 20223 min read
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Little Petra; Is It Worth Visiting?
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...
Oct 30, 20224 min read
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Mt. Nebo, Jordan
Perched at 2,330 ft. atop a ridge in the Abarim mountain range in western Jordan, Mt. Nebo affords a spectacularly unobstructed view of...
Oct 30, 20222 min read
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Petra, Wonder of the Ancient World
The discovery of Petra In 1812 was not intentional. Fascinated by antiquity, a Swiss scholar and explorer, John Lewis Burckhardt, set...
Oct 15, 20227 min read
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Les Baux-de-Provence
Perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the expansive and beautiful valley below, Les Baux-de-Provence certainly lives up to its...
Sep 10, 20223 min read
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Van Gogh's year at Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
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...
Aug 28, 20224 min read
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A Day in the Charming Villages of the Luberon, France
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...
Aug 13, 20223 min read
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