February 17th, 2021 I’m trying something new today. We’ve all been so intensely focused on the immediate world around us — our homes, our neighborhoods, our local markets or grocery stores, our places of work… we’ve lost our groove. It’s time to start dreaming again and get back in touch with world travel. It’s been a long year+ since the
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January 18th, 2021 “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” On a day of light and love, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Travel Challenge Day Nine takes us to the City of Light… Paris, France. This is one of my favorite photos for its
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December 25th, 2020 Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas! I hope you’ve enjoyed the day. It feels a bit blue being away and apart from loved ones… unlike any Christmas before. But there were a few silver linings. With everyone at home, it’s been easy to connect by phone, text and FaceTime, and everyone is so chatty! Conversations
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December 18th, 2020 It’s a shame to spend only one night in Paris, but today it’s time to move on to the Strasbourg holiday market. We loved this village on the river, with its central square and cathedral. The locals were friendly and the gluhwein was spiced perfectly ~ a winning combination for the holidays. Have fun exploring the streets
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December 17th, 2020 Yesterday we visited the Wiesbaden holiday market. Tonight we’ve landed in PARIS. What more is there to say? Enjoy your time at the market. More lights and sweets tomorrow, from Strasbourg! Kelly Repost of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from
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September 1st, 2020 As promised in Sunday’s post, today we’re taking a quick tour around Annecy, France. Annecy is one of my favorite villages with its charming old town, canals, high mountains, stylish homes, beautiful lake and scenic bike path. Annecy is a quick three hours by train from Paris, making it a great place to experience both city and
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August 30th, 2020 Today, a simple photo of Annecy ~ one of my favorite villages in France. This photo was captured on a stormy night in 2009. The Tour de France stopped in Annecy for individual time trial races around the lake. The Tour de France is a team sport (eight riders per team) but a fast individual time trial
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August 29th, 2020 After yesterday’s introduction, the first day of the 2020 Tour de France did not disappoint. From the grand vistas around Nice to the confetti colors of the peloton, it was spectacular seeing the event get back on the road after a two-month delay. The riders looked a little rusty and it showed in the many unfortunate crashes
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