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“And in a picture I want to say something comforting as music is comforting.” ~ Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother Theo, 3 September 1888 The most exciting thing for us about visiting Arles was knowing that … Continue reading
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Cassis is a lovely town perfect for meandering through the narrow passageways enjoying the view and browsing through the many boutiques. Evening strolls on the beach or along the sea wall are nice, too. We also enjoy just sitting near the waterfront … Continue reading
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A few months ago we took a day trip to Deventer, one of several Hanseatic cities in the Netherlands. During that trip, we saw signs in the train station for Groningen, another Hanseatic city and one we visited 17 years ago. We … Continue reading
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Once one of the largest cities in Europe and a major player in the cloth trade during the Middle Ages, Ghent is an often-overlooked destination for travelers. But, like many cities in Belgium, Ghent has a lot to offer visitors: Belgian … Continue reading
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Portugal’s southern region, The Algarve, with its warm Atlantic Coast beaches and picturesque whitewashed villages, is a popular vacation spot for sun-starved northern Europeans, and many of the towns and cities have established English speaking communities. From Sagres in the … Continue reading
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Click a thumbnail to find out more. The coastline of Italy along the Ligurian Sea is rugged and rocky, yet it’s a region we highly recommend visiting for a chance to experience the Cinque Terre. The ‘five lands’ are the hillside villages of … Continue reading
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Porto, an ancient city named by the Romans, is a UNESCO world heritage site and a city not to be overlooked. Historically significant for its role in launching Portugal’s Age of Discovery (it’s here that Henry the Navigator was born), … Continue reading
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A friend of ours once referred to the canal houses at Damrak in Amsterdam as ‘dancing houses’ and we think that’s a great way to describe these tall, tilted, historical structures. Chances are if you’ve ever seen a picture of Amsterdam, you’ve seen … Continue reading
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While going through our photos, I found this one of Paris.
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You may not get to ride on ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, but the city’s public transportation system (RTA) still includes these historic rattling cars that take you on a relaxing and scenic ride along boulevards shaded by massive oak … Continue reading
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In our previous post, we listed a number of things worth seeing and doing when in San Gimignano. For such a small community, there’s quite a lot there. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions and timing we didn’t get to all … Continue reading
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Once a main stop on the Roman road to Pisa the walled hilltop town of San Gimignano is an ancient community and quite unlike it’s larger neighbor Florence. About 90 minutes from Florence by bus and just over an hour from Siena, San … Continue reading
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Italy may be known for its cuisine, but like many places, finding a good meal can be hit or miss. We were lucky to find some really good restaurants during our recent trip to Florence. So without further ado, here are a … Continue reading
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If you’re heading to Florence and wander south of the River Arno into the Oltrarno area, you may notice the monumental fortress-like building on a small hill. This is the Palazzo Pitti, one of the city’s impressive, yet overwhelming, art … Continue reading
