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France 2024 – Marche De Nöel – La Défense

Posted on December 13, 2024 by herktrav

Another good night’s sleep and we were ready to step out for another day of exploring. Breakfast was perfect to get us going, so after cleaning up, we were off. Today we decided to visit the Christmas market at La … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Shoppers’ Delight

Posted on December 12, 2024 by herktrav

Woke up after a good night’s sleep feeling ready and raring to go. The breakfast room was getting a facelift, so the hotel was providing breakfast in your room. We had the basic continental breakfast with tea, bread and pastries … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Bonjour Paris!

Posted on December 11, 2024 by herktrav

I have no qualms about saying that Paris is my favorite travel destination. I can’t express how grateful and lucky I feel to be back, especially with the holiday spirit in the air – people are cheerful and the ‘City … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Enjoying the holiday season in Paris

Posted on November 10, 2024 by herktrav

Back when I turned fifty years old, we spent my birthday in Paris. Since I am a Christmas Eve baby, that meant we celebrated Christmas in Paris. It was exciting and it was special. So while I’m still sixty-five, we … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Reflecting on our travels

Posted on October 22, 2024 by herktrav

We always reflect back on our trips when we get home, as well as answer the inevitable question: “What did you like best?”. We had many things that we talked about this time, which would indicate that we had a … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Lisbon Pt 4 – The End of the Journey

Posted on October 12, 2024 by herktrav

With just one day left, what better way to celebrate our journey through Portugal than with a nice dinner at a wonderful restaurant? To avoid the inevitable wind-blown and exhausted look, we took a taxi to the restaurant. The taxi … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Lisbon Pt 3

Posted on October 10, 2024 by herktrav

Monday morning arrived and the weather forecast was partially correct. We had some heavy rain overnight. However, now they are saying the day will be mostly sunny with just a short shower predicted. Having cancelled our tuk tuk tour, we … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Pt 2 – Our Last Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2024 by herktrav

Unbelievably, it’s our last weekend in Portugal. After a stretch of good weather, the rain has caught up with us. The overcast skies are one thing, but the rain makes the streets and sidewalks slick. We were able to sleep … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Lisbon Pt 1

Posted on October 6, 2024 by herktrav

The last leg of our adventure has arrived. Our driver arrived a few minutes early, but we were ready and waiting. Off we went to Lisbon. The drive took about forty-five minutes due to the traffic in the city. Lisbon … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Sintra finale

Posted on October 3, 2024 by herktrav

For our last full day in Sintra, we’re back to touring. Today we visited the Pena Palace on a guided tour. We used the company “Get Your Guide” once again and we were happy with our choice. Unfortunately, we have … Continue reading →

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