Tag Archives: UNESCO

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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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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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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Bamberg, Germany ~ Cathedral, Town Hall, Rose Garden

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 30, 2023 Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its picturesque architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed … Continue reading →

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Rothenburg, Germany (Optional Tour, Highly Recommend)

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, June 29th ~ Afternoon One of the many things I love about river cruising is that most of the shore excursions are included in the price. This afternoon’s excursion to Rothenburg was the exception and it had a fee … Continue reading →

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Würzburg, Germany

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 28, 2023 We had our morning free which thankfully allowed me to get caught up and post yesterday’s blog.

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Strasbourg, France on Uniworld River Princess

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 25, 2023

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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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Puerto Penasco aka Rocky Point, Mexico

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

November 1-9, 2020 ~ Mexico Six of us had made reservations for Playa Bonita RV Park for the 2020 springtime, but they got cancelled due to COVID-19. Fortunately, we were able to rebook for last November. The other two couples … Continue reading →

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Whale Watching, Baja, Mexico

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 25, 2020 ~ Ojo de Liebre Lagoon Laguna Ojo de Liebre lies along the Pacific Ocean, about half way between the U.S.-Mexico border and the southern tip of Baja. The lagoon was formerly known as Scammon’s Lagoon, named after … Continue reading →

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