France

Marseilles: Europe’s Capital of Culture 2013

January 9, 2013
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Those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile know that I visited several cities in the Mediterranean last year. If you were to ask me which one was the biggest surprise to me, I would say Marseilles, France. It was the sleeper hit of the trip for me. Why? Because I had [...]

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Looking Back on a Year of Adventures

December 19, 2012
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I love this time of year. In addition to looking ahead to the new year, making plans and setting goals, I’ve also been reflecting on the year that has passed. Here’s what 2012 looked like, from a travel perspective, for me: By the Numbers Number of Trips: 4 (keep in mind I have a full-time [...]

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The Coolest Spot in Cannes

September 5, 2012
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When we think of Cannes, in France, most of us probably think “film festival”.  As it turns out, I was in Cannes just days before the film festival. The entire waterfront area along the Promenade seemed to be under construction, building stages for the “red carpet” entrances, erecting structures on the beach and such. Tourists [...]

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Mediterranean Preview: 9 Cities and 3 Countries in 1.5 Weeks

May 4, 2012
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I am just about on the eve of my next trip to Europe. If you’ll recall, I’ve booked myself a Studio Stateroom aboard the Norwegian Epic to explore several ports in three countries. I’ll also be flying in and out of Rome, so I’ll finally have a chance to see the Eternal City. Without a [...]

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