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Rural France: Castles
Rural France is a peaceful destination. We explored this region mostly on foot for 8-days and the one highlight of this trip were the castles.
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Scenic Italy: Italian Alps by cable
Scenic hikes in the Italian alps are super accessible via the vast cableway systems. While hiking in the alps might seem like an elite athlete activity, taking a cable car is immediate gratification. You arrive to amazing views, and you get to tailor your hike to your energy level.
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Scenic Drives in Italy: Italian Alps by car
When it comes to scenic drives in Italy, I'd be surprised to find one as beautiful as this. The route from Lake Como Region to South Tyrol is roughly a 4.5 hour drive - worth every single second.
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Bonjour Carcassonne
Made it to Carcassonne and I’ll try to post again tonight. I’m anticipating internet connections to be spotty these next 7 days.
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Au revoir, Provence
Pics from our last night in Avignon where we risked our lives on a creaking ferris wheel for the promise of great views. Then pics of our breakfast (Petit déjeuner).
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Provence Day Tripping – Les Baux, St. Rémy
Les Baux is a picturesque medieval village with tons of charm. At the top of the village sits Chateau-Fortress des Baux, a fortified castle built in the 10th century. It…
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Provence Day tripping – Arles
It was market day in Arles. What a lively and colorful place to be! Vendors line up along Boulevard des Lices and display the best looking produce, fromage, sausages and…
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Avignon, turning the corner
There’s no other way to put it but my first impression was pas bon (not too good). Upon arrival was accosted by a smell that reminded me of the California…