Category Archives: Europe

Chambord and Chartres: Discovering French Renaissance and Gothic Art

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 24th, 2024 Tim is still not feeling terrific, but well enough to continue on. We are both thankful that this is a relatively easy day. CHAMBORD A UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed between 1519-1547, it originally served as a … Continue reading →

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Grateful Moments and Beautiful Photos from Chateau de Chenonceau | Travel Reflection May 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 23, 2024 As I mentioned in my last post, Tim had a bug today and we decided to let him stay in the room, rest and hopefully feel much better within 24 hours when we pack up and head … Continue reading →

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Mont-Saint-Michel: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Pilgrimage Destination

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 22, 2024 Mont-Saint-Michel is a small island located approximately a half mile off the NW coast of France in the Normandy region. At just 17 acres, it is home to a Benedictine Abbey with a current population that varies … Continue reading →

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Exploring Normandy: D-Day Landmarks and Culinary Delights

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 21, 2024 ~ Caen, France What a long day we had. Our breakfast this morning was a bit of a let down after the beautiful feasts we had enjoyed in Paris. This is not as much of a commentary … Continue reading →

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Exploring Claude Monet’s Home and Garden in Giverny, France

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 20th, 2024 – Traveled from Paris to Caen This was an early morning since bags had to be packed, tagged and outside of our room by 6:45. After another delicious breakfast, it was time to get on the bus … Continue reading →

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Paris Like We Have Never Seen Her Before

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 19th, 2024 – Paris and Versailles, France Tim and I are fortunate to have visited Paris several times over the years, dating back to my first visit in the early 1980’s. There have been minor changes between visits due … Continue reading →

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Paris is Preparing for the Olympics

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 18th, 2024 – Paris France It has been a few years since Tim and I have been to Paris, and the first visit by our travel companions, Steve and Brenda. I’m especially excited to see everything fresh through their … Continue reading →

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About to Leave on Our Next Adventure

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have not even opened my WordPress App in quite some time, so I’m trying to sweep out the cobwebs and remember my way around. Hmmm, where is everything?? Booked on another Gate 1 trip, we will begin our adventure … Continue reading →

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Highlights and Recap of our Zurich to Nuremberg River Cruise on Uniworld

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 21st – July 2nd, 2023 Taking a trip with another couple that you have never traveled Internationally with before has the potential for being fabulous or a complete disaster. Fortunately for us, it fell into the wonderful category.

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Nuremberg, Germany ~ History, Art, Surprise Concert, Authentic Local Meal

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

July 1, 2023 This was our final morning on our beautiful Uniworld ship, the River Princess. We needed to be out of our cabin by 8:30 to allow time for the staff to clean and prepare the cabin for the … Continue reading →

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