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France 2023 – Burgundy – Saturday Fun

Posted on October 5, 2023 by herktrav

We woke up a bit earlier so we could eat breakfast and then go explore the various stalls, as today was Market Day. Lots of vendors and lots of people -most seemingly enjoying all the interactions and sales. There was … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Burgundy – Route des Grand Crus – Pt 2

Posted on October 1, 2023 by herktrav

As a refresher…On Monday we drove up to Gevrey-Chambertin and then headed backed to Beaune, passing through Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Nuits St. George and Aloxe-Corton. While Jan and Dave headed off to Avignon for a few days, Sue and I … Continue reading →

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France 2023 – Épernay – Champagne Bubbles Abound

Posted on September 22, 2023 by herktrav

Paris was delightful, as always. Lots of fun, lots of people and a museum or two, plus some delicious meals. However it was time to move on. We booked a ride from Paris to Reims to avoid any possibility of … Continue reading →

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Italy 2022 – Cinque Terre: Part 4

Posted on September 30, 2022 by herktrav

When we woke up, the skies were partly cloudy, but the winds were blowing from the west – which had the surf really pounding the shoreline. The red flags were flying, meaning no swimming. It also meant no boats would … Continue reading →

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Italy 2022 – Cinque Terre: Part 2

Posted on September 30, 2022 by herktrav

Upon arrival and after check-in, our first task was to go out on the balcony and enjoy the beautiful view of the bay. We accomplished that task and enjoyed the fresh air and sea breeze. From the balcony we could … Continue reading →

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Italy 2022 – From Alba to Monterosso Al Mare

Posted on September 27, 2022 by herktrav

Today we are traveling from our Airbnb in Alba to Monterosso Al Mare in the Cinque Terre. We once again engaged the services of Daytrip to comfortably get us there. Along the way, we will be stopping in the resort … Continue reading →

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Piedmont – Day 8 – A Day in Barolo

Posted on October 5, 2019 by herktrav

On Thursday we visited and praised the Queen of Nebbiolo wine – Barbaresco. Today, we will visit the King – Barolo. Per usual, we met up with Luca at the Piazza Michele Ferrero to start our journey. Our day’s itinerary … Continue reading →

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Piedmont – Day 4 – A Day in Barbaresco

Posted on September 29, 2019 by herktrav

After yesterday’s fun-filled day in the Roero, today it was a visit to Barbaresco. We once again had beautiful weather – a little chilly in the morning and then warm with sunny skies the remainder of the day. Once again, … Continue reading →

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Piedmont – Day 3 – Our Day in Monferrato and the Roero

Posted on September 28, 2019 by herktrav

Up and ready to go early today; we met our guide Luca and headed out for some wine tasting and winery visits. It was a full day of “Grape” fun, plus an awesome dinner to finish it off. We met … Continue reading →

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Day 26 – Bernina Express to Lugano

Posted on July 8, 2019 by herktrav

Today we left the mountains of St. Moritz and journeyed to beautiful Lugano. To make the trip, we chose to go by the Bernina Express; it’s another of the wonderful panoramic trains offered by the Swiss. After checking out, we … Continue reading →

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