Category Archives: Travel

France 2024 – Paris at Christmastime

Posted on May 2, 2024 by herktrav

So we’ve been contemplating how to enjoy the finale of my 65th birthday year. We decided to visit some European Christmas markets. After much discussion, we arrived at our decision. We have decided to visit Paris in December. Our choices … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Things to do and getting around

Posted on April 23, 2024 by herktrav

We’ve been having fun discovering places to see and things to do throughout Portugal. It’s been enjoyable watching videos and reading blogs to find out tips about places to visit along with those to avoid: the ones that prey on … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – The Knights Templar and Us

Posted on March 25, 2024 by herktrav

I’ve had a few questions and comments about our itinerary. Specifically, what’s up with our fascination with the Knights Templar. Who are the Knights Templar? Are they a Portuguese boy band? No! I’ve been fascinated by the Knights Templar since … Continue reading →

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2024 – A New Year of Travels

Posted on February 8, 2024 by herktrav

We ooh’ed and ah’ed as the fireworks lit up the skies. We heard the music, saw the crowds of people and watched the balls drop. Another new year has arrived and that means a new year of travels. We’re looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Renewing our US Passports

Posted on December 2, 2023 by herktrav

I thought I would share a recent experience related to renewing our US Passports. Since we are planning to travel to Europe in 2024 and our passports expire in July 2024, we thought we should start the process to renew … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Reflections on our travels

Posted on October 19, 2023 by herktrav

When people ask where is my favorite place to travel to, my answer is always the same – Paris. I love everything about the city and even though we’ve been there numerous times, we can always find something new to … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Au Revoir France!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

Beef cheeks and Justin Trudeau… Well, that went fast! It’s amazing how quickly the time went by. After months of planning, our holiday was complete and we headed home. We managed to fit in a lot, while still trying to … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Paris Tourists on the go!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

With two days left to try and squeeze in a few more visitations, Tuesday became a little busy – but in a good way. Jan and Dave headed off on a tour of Giverny and Monet’s house and gardens. It’s … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Paris – Part Deux

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

We had a busy start to the morning as we had to get ready to catch our train back to Paris. In the meantime, Jan and Dave were going through the same routine in Avignon. We’d been in touch and … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Burgundy – Fun in Savigny-les-Beaune

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

The last time we were in Burgundy, we didn’t leave time to visit Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaunes, which was disappointing. This time we vowed to visit and we were happy that we did. Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune makes good wines, is a … Continue reading →

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