What to do in Luxembourg? You’ve almost certainly heard of this country, but what do you really know about it? Luxembourg is at the crossroads of Western Europe. It’s easily accessible from Belgium (we drove from there), France (we drove there afterward!), and Germany, as it shares borders with all three. Yet despite its central […]
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Our current location in the Middle East makes Frankfurt one of the main travel hubs we have access to. And while Frankfurt is wonderful on its own, and has lots to offer, we thought we’d offer a day trip alternative if you want to see what else is around Frankfurt for a day trip, or
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In this comprehensive travel post, readers are guided through a three-day tour of Paris. It highlights essential tips for getting around the city, using either the walkable streets or the metro, and lists key attractions including the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe. Visitors are advised to book tickets in advance for popular sites like the Musee d’Orsay and the Paris Catacombs and explore other cultural landmarks such as the Sacre Coeur and Moulin Rouge. The post also contains affiliate links for booking discounts and encourages readers to support the blog.
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Amsterdam, Europe’s third most visited city in 2022, entices with its historic canals, townhomes, and ease of navigation. Highlights include the Van Gogh Museum, the Maritime Museum—with its Dutch trading history acknowledgment of past colonial wrongs—and the Jewish Museum, set in the Jewish Quarter. Nearby attractions deemed skippable include the Heineken Experience and the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. Tourists are advised to pre-book tickets, especially for the Anne Frank Museum, and embrace the city’s bike culture and outdoor cafes. Amsterdam remains a compelling destination, with its rich charm and cultural offerings.
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Visiting Greece for the first time was a wonderful experience! This past February, we were able to go to Greece! We took trip to Greece. Our focus was to be able to see and experience both Greek history and Greek culture. For an average trip (for Ana and I), we would not have had tour
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When people refer to Baden-Wüttenburg, they may mention Stuttgart, the state capital, car capital of Germany, and sixth largest city in the country overall. Stuttgart is home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, and their museums attract car aficionado visitors from around the world. A love of automobiles is not the only reason to visit Stuttgart, though;
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Munich – The Heart of Bavaria Our summer travels included a week in Germany, divided into two stints: a large, historic city – Munich, and a smaller region of southern Germany where our host promised we would see “what the majority of Germans live like”. We arrived in Munich by train. The main train station
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A post about our wonderful several-day stay in Salzburg, Austria.
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A post about our few days in Bruges, Belgium!
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You best believe when we went sightseeing in Paris, we went to the Eiffel Tower. It’s synonymous with Paris, and quite possibly one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Is it a “tourist trap”? Maybe, but what are you supposed to do, go to Paris and not go to the Eiffel Tower? That’s
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