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Packing for a trip

What to pack for a trip?   Travel documents. Start with the most important ones: valid passport, visa (check entry requirements), and if you plan to drive, your driver’s license and international driver’s permit. Other documents you may need in paper form could...

Traveling with a carry-on

I must confess, I long for a new travel adventure. I miss the days in Italy with my mother and the beautiful fall trip to Mongolia with my husband. I miss the excitement of preparing for a trip, the anticipation of discovering new places and enjoying wonderful meals....

How to Pack for a Leisurely Vacation in France

Taking a trip to France is something that many people dream of. Maybe it’s meeting your sweetheart for a week in Paris, or students discovering Europe together. Countless artists have visited, hoping to gain a spark of the inspiration that has led thousands of...

Unique Museums of Spain and France

Avid travelers who enjoy visiting Spain and France have made it a priority to experience the Louvre in Paris and El Prado in Madrid. Both of these iconic museums are must-sees and are more than worthy of several visits. But, often some of the smaller and less...

Europe for Bibliophiles, Part Four: Libraries

This post is the fourth in a four-part series on why bibliophiles find France and England compelling destinations that feed their love of books and literature. Visiting libraries might not be the first thing that springs to mind when planning your literary focused...

Paris Parks Offer a Feast for Art-Loving Eyes

Paris museums house some of the world’s most iconic works of art. You could spend a whole week wandering the galleries at the Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou, drinking in masterpiece after masterpiece to your heart’s content. But,...