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The Bone Church: Sedlec Ossuary
“The Bone Church” or the Sedlec Ossuary is at the site of a former Abbey in Kutná Hora, Czech Republic, a 50-minute train ride from Prague. Train tickets from Prague are cheap and there…
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I Love Paris in the Fall
I love Paris in the springtime.I love Paris in the fall.I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles,I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles. My Grandfather used to sing me…
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Day Trip to Medieval Saint-Émilion
As I mentioned in my previous blog post, Bordeaux is a famous wine-growing region in southwestern France. You can’t visit Bordeaux without sampling some wine!! My friend and I booked a day trip through…
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Best of Bordeaux
Bordeaux is situated in Aquitane, the South-western region of France. This is a prominent area for the wine industry – the region began producing wine in the 8th Century! Bordeaux is a beautiful…
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Paul Cézanne’s Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence is a beautiful town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France. It’s about 20-30 minutes by train from Marseille, with tickets averaging $15 one-way. Aix-en-Provence (or Aix for short) is the home…
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5 Must See Attractions in Marseille
Marseille is the oldest city in France and the second largest city, behind Paris! The city was founded in 600 BC by the Greeks. This is one of the most stunning coastal cities…
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Nice, La Belle
In my recent post about Monaco, I mentioned that it is an easy day-trip from Nice! It only seemed natural then to write about Nice as well. Nice is a beautiful coastal town…
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Top Two Can’t-Miss Sites in Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is the second-smallest country in the world – behind Vatican City! The country is in the French Riviera, along the Mediterranean Sea. I popped over to Monaco for a…
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Day Trip to Girona and Figueres, Spain
I always recommend visiting local Tourist Offices when traveling. They offer a lot of great resources, including (free!) maps and advice. I like to take a look at the available tours to nearby…
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Exploring Barcelona in 72 Hours
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, the Northeastern region in Spain. This city has so much to offer between the art, architecture, delicious food, and the beach! To this day, Barcelona is one…
