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Van Gogh knew it. Monet knew it. Picasso knew it. I know it. Soon, you’ll know it, too: it doesn’t get much more picturesque than Provence in South East France. The region is famous for its endless lavender fields, mild climate and clear light thanks to a strong winter/spring wind knownContinue Reading

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Betty Williams was definitely onto something when she said: “When all else fails, take a vacation!” With winter still going strong and temps still dropping, it’s only natural to want to travel somewhere warmer. In fact, it’s likely that at some point this winter you’ll fantasize about relaxing on aContinue Reading

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by Ronnie Juhans contributing writer The German-French border is the perfect hiking getaway, boasting beautiful trails, 12th century historic architecture and best of all, it’s right on our doorstep. The Alsace region of France on the border of Germany has over 700 hiking trails including short and long distance routes fromContinue Reading

Strasbourg

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Strasbourg is the perfect city to spend a fun weekend with your family. From historic strolls to parks and river cruises, here are ideas for spending the day in Strasbourg with the whole family in mind. Strasbourg is a vibrant symbol of Europe, with a complex history and diverse cuisine.Continue Reading

Scrapbooking your time overseas

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There is no question that winter has arrived in Germany! With that never-ending gray sky, the chilly temps, and the wet rain or snow on the ground, it is easy to just close the front door, kick off those boots, and climb onto the couch with a blanket and theContinue Reading

Paris Galleries Lafayette at Christmas

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Known as both the City of Light and the City of Love, Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Paris at Christmas, decked out in its holiday finery, makes it even more beautiful than usual. Here are a few places to visit while you’re in Paris before or during the holidays.Continue Reading

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A vacation in Paris, France is always an experience in food, wine, museums and relaxing walks in the city parks. There is so much to evoke all of your senses – the sites of famous statues and paintings; the aroma and taste of boulangerie coffee and croissants; the sounds of carsContinue Reading