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San Diego to Sedona
We will be rocking a Chrysler Pacifica on this trek, a rental obviously. This vehicle has a very large sun roof. I might need to wear a hat.The first leg of…
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Road Trip 2023
Everyone Loves a RoadtripPart 1Heading to Michigan again. Our route is Sedona to Grand Junction, over to Lincoln, a little place called Tonica and then into Ann Arbor. Part 2Way back…
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One Bag Only
If going on a multi-week trip with one bag only seems impossible to you, don't worry -- I'll show you how to pack for one month using only a carry on bag.
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Florence
If you are coming to the Tuscan region, you must visit Florence. It is rich with history, art, and gelato! There is much to see, and it is made better if you learn about its history before you come.
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Rural France: Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
The quiet little town of Le Sappey is rural and off the beaten path
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Scenic France: Chambery to Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
Arriving in Chambery, we have lunch and pick up our rental car. We are headed south to a farm stay we found on AirBnb just short of Grenoble. We drive…
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Scenic Detours: Milan to Chambery
We traveled from Italy to France, taking the TGV at 8:44am from Milano Porto Garibaldi to Chambery, arriving at 12:52pm
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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.