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Visiting Versailles
If you are trying to plan a day trip from Paris, go to Versailles. It is one of my favorite places in the whole world. The Chateau of Versailles was King Louis XIV’s main summer palace and it is basically a gigantic house surrounded by an even more gigantic garden, making it a must for…
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The Real Grand Budapest Hotel
Most of the time when Americans think of “Europe”, we think of France or Italy or Spain—Western Europe. However, there is a whole other side to the continent that far too many people ignore just because they are unfamiliar with what it has to offer. Eastern Europe has some magnificent cities, wonderful people, and amazing…
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Ibiza in 20 Photos
Ibiza, the White Isle, is one of the big 5 Mediterranean spots: Monaco, Cannes, St. Tropez, Capri and Ibiza. Those are the big ones if you are a lover of sun, sand, and celebrities. (No just kidding, don’t worry, these beautiful places aren’t stuffed with Page 6-ers all year round, and I’ll tell you when…
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3 Hours in Dijon
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An Intro to Roma
The Eternal City is always a must on any European tour. However, I cannot do this intriguing city justice in just one post, so don’t worry, there are more to come! But today, we are hitting all the big ones: the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Vatican and even a “Futbol” game!
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The Best Lunch in Northern Italy
Sometimes the best moments of vacations are the spontaneous ones, the ones you never planned or mapped or reserved, the ones where you just got in the car and went left when Google Maps said right. One day when we were scheduled to drive from Monaco to the French Alps, we decided to make a…
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A Guide to the Champagne Region of France
Many people don’t know this, but champagne can only come from the aptly named region in France. Everything else is just “sparkling wine”. So today we’re off to the Avenue de Champagne to explore my two favorite vintners Veuve and Taittinger!
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A Weekend in Monaco
Grace Kelly, the Grand Prix, Monte Carlo—Monaco is probably the most glamorous place in the world. This makes it a must for any Mediterranean tour. Only a half hour from Nice, whether you can commit a day trip or a week, Monaco will welcome you with golden, diamond-encrusted Louis Vuitton arms.
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Fun in the Sun in Cannes, France
When you think of the French Riviera, you think of glamour. And Cannes does not disappoint. However, because of this glitzy reputation many travelers are scared off due to fear of needing a Kardashian-sized bank account to enjoy themselves on this strip of sunny paradise. While it is not difficult to find ways to spend…
