Category Archives: France

21 Spectacular Sets of Steps, Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: They all lead somewhere

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

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30 Remarkable Bridges From Around the World

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

What makes a bridge remarkable? Well in some cases, it is simply because it is famous, beautiful or unique. But in other cases it is due to the location, purpose, size or design. All of these bridges we have walked … Continue reading →

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Cemetery Pictures and Burial Practices From Around the World

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have often been fascinated by the wide range of burial customs we have seen while traveling around the world. Each different culture, country or religion has their own way of paying tribute to or memorializing their departed. Here are … Continue reading →

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17 Unusual Doors From Around the World

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sometimes a door is just a door. And sometimes it is a work of art. And sometimes it makes you want to know what is behind it.

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2016 – Another Year Gets Wrapped Up!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 2016 ~ At home in Southern California Whew, I feel like I am sliding into home plate after a ninth inning Grand Slam. Our year was once again filled to the brim with exciting travel and memorable moments. We managed … Continue reading →

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Strasbourg ~ Ramped up Security and Blockaded Bridges

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

July 30th ~ Strasbourg, France Strasbourg is situated on the eastern border of France with Germany and is the official seat of the European Parliament. They are the second largest port on the Rhine River after Duisburg, Germany as well as a hub … Continue reading →

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Colmar ~ Straddling Germany and France with its own Little Venice

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

July 29th ~ Colmar, France Departing from Basel, and leaving Switzerland behind, our ship next docked in Breisach, Germany but our tour was to Colmar, France. I think that amounted to three countries in less than 24 hours. 

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France ~ Searching for a lavender field in bloom

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, August 2nd ~ Lavender fields near Avignon One of my biggest wishes for this trip to southern France was to see the lavender fields in bloom. I was so excited when I saw in our tour literature that our … Continue reading →

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France ~ Avignon Bridge, aka Pont Saint-Bénézet, aka Pont d’Avignon

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, August 2nd ~ Avignon, France (part 1) Sadly our amazing Uniworld river cruise has come to an end. After enjoying our final delicious breakfast on board, we took a pre-arranged taxi the short distance to a local hotel located … Continue reading →

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France ~ Tarascon and Arles for more Van Gogh

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, August 1st ~ Tarascon and Arles, France The ship is docked on the Rhone river in Tarascon, France. Our morning started out with a bus trip to Arles where we filled in a few more details from the life … Continue reading →

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