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Europe
Monday Morning Series: Night falls on Biarritz, France
After walking the Camino de Santiago, I spent a few days lounging in Biarritz in Basque country, western France. While the weather had turned and I found it too cold to swim, I loved spending time on the beautiful beach, watching the waves crash in. It is such a peaceful and relaxing place to let … Continue reading
Paris Is Always A Good Choice!
Paris Is Always A Good Choice: Guest post from the lovely Vanessa at TurnipSeedTravels Love it or hate it? You can hardly click on a Pinterest board without seeing something with the slogan “Paris Is Always A Good Choice”. I have to say, I’m inclined to agree! I’ve been to Paris 6 times and I … Continue reading
5 Historic Sites To Tick Off On Your Corfu Travel List
Traveling to Corfu? Here are 5 historic sites to tick off your bucket list! For an island which covers only 237 square miles, Corfu has a surprisingly rich heritage. This island has also been hailed as the Emerald Isle because of its lush green hills, extensive olive plantations as well as a number of … Continue reading
Monday Morning Series: Sunset over the Adriatic, Croatia
Watching the sun set over the sea is one thing that I never tire of. So peaceful, so beautiful…I could watch them every day! April 22 is Earth Day. Did you do anything special to mark the occasion? “The wealth of the nation is its air, water, soil, forests, minerals, rivers, lakes, oceans, scenic beauty, … Continue reading
Photo Essay: Eating and Drinking in Germany
A week has come and gone in a flash….hard to believe I am making my way home so soon. WIth such perfect weather, it was easy to spend time in the plaza, glass of rose in one hand, sunglasses and a smile on my face! No shortages on the wine pour here! Town Square…..we really … Continue reading
Monday Morning Series: Reflections from Bilbao
From an art instillation outside of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain…reflections from Bilbao. Happy Monday Morning! Related links: The Guggenheim at Night
Monday Morning Series: Dubrovnik in the summer
Summer is just around the corner – where will you be going? Croatia has long been one of Europe’s summer destinations. Now growing in popularity in North America – will you be heading to the jewel of the Adriatic? This photo was taken as I walked the fortress wall around the historic medieval city of … Continue reading
Do We Really Have To Say Goodbye? Love Locks Rome.
Do we really have to say goodbye? Love Locks Rome. A symbol of love? An eye sore? What is to come of the symbol of undying love that has become a global phenomenon? My first encounter with love locks was in Prague – I was instantly hooked and I was not alone. The locks have … Continue reading
I Want to Go with Oh to Rome
Dream of living like a local in Europe? I do. And this time I want to do it right! Go with Oh has apartments in 10 divine European cities…all worthy Bucket List destinations! Whether you dream of visiting Paris, one of the worlds most romantic cities, riding a gondola in Venice or a pub crawl … Continue reading
Have you seen the Buddy Bears?
Have you seen the Buddy Bears? A message of world peace hit the Champs de Mars (the lawns extending out beyond Paris’ Eiffel Tower) in the form of Buddy Bears. These unique works of art – 140 in total – represent living in peace and harmony. There is one Buddy Bear for each of the … Continue reading
