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London
What happens when the Brexit makes the exchange rate for the pound super affordable, and then you get a cheap flight alert for roundtrip tickets to Heathrow? Well, you plan a quick weekend in London! Where to Stay My Bloomsbury – This hotel is in a great spot and a great value for the money. It’s updated and attached […]
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Nice, France
The last stop on our journey through France ended on the gorgeous French Riviera, or the Côte d’Azur, as the French would say. Arriving by train, which winds along the beach for excellent views, we entered the beautiful city of Nice greeted by warm weather and a perfect Mediterranean breeze. Where to Stay AC Hotel Nice […]
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Avignon, France
From Lyon, we traveled by TGV (high speed train) to the little town of Avignon in the Provence region. Avignon is a smaller city and, from 1309-1377, was the seat of Catholic popes. The Pope’s Palace (“Palais des Papes”) is a famous landmark of Avignon, as well as the Avignon bridge, Le Pont d’Avignon, which has a […]
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Lyon, France
Lyon is just a quick train ride from Paris, and France’s third largest city. It is also the gastronomic capital of the world, home to many great chefs, culinary schools, and of course, restaurants. Both the Saône and Rhône rovers run through the city, dividing the city into several neighborhoods. The many river banks are perfect […]
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Paris, France
Ah Paris – City of Lights. City of Love. I may go as far to say it’s my favorite city. Paris is the most visited city in the world (true story) for so many reasons. After a brief time studying there in 2010 I only fell deeper in love with this city and couldn’t wait […]