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Travel guides, information, photographs, and stories about Europe, including France, Ireland, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Italy, and more.

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Discover the Czech Republic beyond Prague

Posted onAugust 21, 2018June 27, 201910 Comments

Visitors to the Czech Republic (Czechia) won’t want to skip Prague, but a Czech road trip is an ideal way to discover the delights of Czech towns and villages beyond Prague. There’s more to the Read More …

CategoriesCzech Republic (Czechia), Europe

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Add Siglufjörður to your Iceland Ring Road itinerary

Posted onJune 19, 2018December 14, 20202 Comments

In the far north of Iceland, pretty little Siglufjörður (Siglufjordur) belongs on every Iceland Ring Road itinerary. Why put Siglufjörður on your Ring Road itinerary? The Ring Road, Iceland’s Route 1, offers a wealth of Read More …

CategoriesEurope, Iceland

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Enjoy the best of summer on an Åland Island holiday

Posted onJune 3, 2018November 18, 202012 Comments

Finland’s Åland Islands aren’t on most travelers’ summer holiday short-list. But if an Åland Island holiday isn’t on your list yet, maybe it’s time you discover these magical islands. (Of course, if it IS on Read More …

CategoriesAland, Europe, FinlandTagsislands

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Must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches

Posted onMarch 20, 2018December 23, 202010 Comments

Normandy’s beach resorts and WWII sites are great, but there is a lot more to see in this beautiful region of France. Here are five must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches. 

CategoriesEurope, France

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2018 travel recommendations

Posted onJanuary 3, 2018October 30, 2019Leave a comment

It’s that time again, when every travel magazine and website publishes their list of the places you should visit this year. And some of those 2018 travel recommendations seem just a little weird.

CategoriesColombia, England, Northern Ireland, Vietnam

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10 pictures that prove you should visit Brittany

Posted onNovember 19, 2017December 23, 20208 Comments

The coast of Brittany (Bretagne) is popular with vacationing Parisians, but it is relatively unknown outside of France. This is especially true of Americans, who often flock to Normandy without even thinking about a visit Read More …

CategoriesEurope, France

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Music and magic at the Satie museum, Honfleur, France

Posted onOctober 17, 2017October 21, 20206 Comments

From the street, the Satie House and Museum (Les Maisons Satie) in Honfleur, France, looks like any other half-timbered medieval house in the city. However, step inside and you’ll discover a dreamlike world set to Read More …

CategoriesEurope, FranceTagsart, museums, music

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Wander Monet’s gardens and more, Giverny, France

Posted onJuly 20, 2017December 23, 202013 Comments

Claude Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, France, offer a peek into the famous Impressionist painter’s world. Some links in this post may be affiliate links that pay me a small commission if you use Read More …

CategoriesEurope, FranceTagsart, museums

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Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast, France

Posted onJuly 3, 2017October 18, 20208 Comments

There are many lovely spots along the coast of France, but Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast – the Côte de granit rose – has to be among the most intriguing. A photo album of Brittany’s Pink Read More …

CategoriesEurope, FranceTagsbeaches

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Step into the past at the Guérande Medieval Festival, France

Posted onJune 19, 2017December 16, 202013 Comments

Each day in France started with a list of places to visit that was far too long for the time available. Narrowing that list down tended to be a pretty random process. For example, Guérande Read More …

CategoriesEurope, France

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Tour Egypt Virtually

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I'll be leading a virtual tour of Egypt's highlights, complete with travel planning tips, through the Minneapolis Public Schools on Tuesday, February 23 at 6 pm. (It costs $19.) No need to be a Minneapolis resident to register at https://adult.mpls.k12.mn.us

Exploring Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun

Exploring Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun

With a wealth of cultural and outdoor activities, a thriving art and food scene, historical sites, and natural areas, Phoenix is more than a snowbird escape. Read More ...

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