Category: Europe
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Love and Gratitude on the Anniversary of D-Day
‘Vive les Américains!’ Each year on the anniversary of D-Day, people scatter flowers along the Normandy beaches to honor the Troops who landed there on June 6, 1944. This story...
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Istanbul’s Vibrant Streets are Full of Life, Food, and History.
Istanbul is located on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait, one in Europe and the other in Asia. Eddie and I visited the European side of the city on a...
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You’ll Fall in Love with these Aegean Sea Islands
It's easy to fall in love with these Aegean Sea Islands. Read about these four gems and see pick one for your next vacation: Skiathos, Samos, Mykonos, Santorini.
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Exploring Segovia: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights
Exploring Segovia, Spain, we found layers of history and incredible food. What do an ancient (1 AD) Roman aqueduct, a 12th-century fortress, a 16th-century cathedral, and Cochinillo (suckling pig) have...
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Unforgetable Evening in Madrid’s Historic City Center
We reached the Arco de Cuchilleros at dusk for an unforgettable evening in Madrid’s historic city center. The Arch of the Cutlers is arguably the most famous of the ten...
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Exploring Spain, Portugal, and Morocco: Tips for First-Time Travelers
In a few days, Eddie and I will set off for a fifteen-day guided tour exploring Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Since it’s our first time visiting these countries, we’re excited...
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A Journey Through Belfast: From Troubles to Triumph
My husband Eddie and I joined his cousin, singer/songwriter and seasoned Ireland travel group leader Carroll Brown for our first visit to Ireland. I got the chance to add my...
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‘Taste’ of Hygge – Nordic Cooking with MasterChef Karsten Kroman
Twenty-nine women in Leadership Women International 2016 get a ‘taste of hygge’ in Copenhagen, Denmark. What is hygge, pronounced HEW-g? It is a Norwegian term associated with well-being, a feeling...
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