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Tag: France

Paris Without the Wait: My Tips From 6 years

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Let’s start by being completely honest. There is no way to avoid lines in Paris. Having lived there for six years, I can vouch that the French bureaucracy always guarantees long lines for the public, which also seems to extend to tourist attractions. However, I must say that like any tourist city, everywhere is bound to have long lines, not just Paris. But I am here to show you how to minimize your line wait time. I’ve been saying this for years and years. Always book a ticket to an event online beforehand. Purchasing a museum pass may give the…

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My new secret travel weapon

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OK, it’s not that secret and it’s not that new. Bear with me: Anyone serious about using AI for travel knows it is pretty useless. It’s very good for some initial research, but it is sadly lacking when planning itineraries or recommending the best places to visit. I will use AI to gather historical perspectives on some of my black bug blog posts or elaborate on some information I mentioned in a previous post. That’s it for a travel blog. There’s nothing like personal experience. However, I recently stumbled upon a place where AI can speed up your process. There…

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Geneva 2022

Beyond Geneva: The 7 Best Day Trips for Every Traveller

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It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since I moved to Geneva, Switzerland. We lived there for five years when our boys were younger, and it was the perfect place to raise a family. Needless to say, I wasn’t quite a senior then. I don’t find as much to do in Geneva as claimed. How often can you visit The Jet, The Jardin Anglais or the Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (Museum of Natural History)? I’m not saying this to be funny or as a metaphor, but this is true. When you drive into Switzerland for France, Austria, Italy or…

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Paris Cheat Sheet and Checklist

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It is hard to believe that I lived in Paris for six years, and this will be my first blog post about this remarkable city.  It is in anticipation of us taking a two-week trip in March and “house-sitting” at a friend’s place. It is low season, so our flight was quite affordable, and then the next significant expense is always accommodation, which will be covered. Download Your PDF Copy Here Paris Cheat Sheet Overview Paris, the City of Light, is renowned for its art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture. This cheat sheet provides a condensed guide to navigating Paris effectively…

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Paimpont

Discovering the Mystique of the Forest of Brocéliande

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It was precisely 10 years ago today that we took a trip to the Forest of Brocéliande, also known as Paimpont Forest, nestled in Brittany, France. Our two sons pestered us to visit, and it turned out to be a wonderful time. Famous for its legendary tales, breathtaking natural beauty, and historic sites, the forest blurs the line between myth and reality. Visitors are drawn to its mysterious allure, as the forest holds deep connections to the legends of King Arthur, Merlin the Wizard, and the elusive Lady of the Lake. A Glimpse into Brocéliande’s Mythological Ties A Landscape Steeped…

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Nice France

Remembering Nice France

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An article about Nice France popped up on my Facebook timeline the other day and it got me reminiscing a bit about the time we spent there as a family. My partner is all excited about how wonderful nieces and I guess I was a little underwhelmed. We had a lovely apartment hotel with the Citadine practically on the coastline. I must say that the parking underneath was the scariest I’ve ever had to maneuver, and I swore that I would arrive and never go out with the car again until we left. I settled in I found Nice France…

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The Dolmens of Carnac

The Dignified Dolmens of Carnac

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There’s something about the “Standing Stones” that seems to fascinate everyone. Seeing them, such as the Dolmens of Carnac, is quite remarkable. I understand now that people are often disappointed in Stonehenge because of the over-tourism and limited access. It was different for me the first time I saw them as a younger child. But one doesn’t have to venture far to visit the more isolated stones of Avebury. In 2008, we were living in Geneva and looking for a holiday. France is always attractive, but driving can be somewhat of a nightmare with traffic jams no matter the season….

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Around the world

Our Magnificent Around the World in 85 days

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This is the story of our 85-day trip around the world going westward. We started our trip on September 28, 2022, and arrived home on December 21, 2022, in time for Christmas – 20 plane legs later. I hope you’ll join us on this journey, and you can join us on our adventures by going to DAY ONE or joining at any point by looking at the individual days listed to the right. You may have to scroll down a little. We’d miss travelling since Covid, but that wasn’t the reason. Last June, having turned 70 recently and seeing health…

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