Category Archives: France

About to Leave on Our Next Adventure

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

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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Strasbourg, France on Uniworld River Princess

June 25, 2023

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Our Travel Plans for 2023 – So Far!

When I wrote that we were getting back up on the horse, I probably should have said that we had placed one boot in the stirrup. Compared to years past, 2023 is getting off to a slow start. BUT, the … Continue reading

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

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

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30 Remarkable Bridges From Around the World

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

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

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!

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

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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