Tag Archives: Travel

2025 – Travel in the New Year

Posted on January 23, 2025 by herktrav

The new year has arrived and we’ve started to think about this year’s travels. With so much going on in the world, we’re thinking carefully. There are a few travel related items that I thought I’d share with everyone. I’m … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Homeward Bound

Posted on December 24, 2024 by herktrav

The short version: We are back home and had a great time in Paris! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The long version: We had to be up early for our flight home. A 5:15am alarm is never a good thing in my book. I … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Marche de Noël – Tuileries

Posted on December 16, 2024 by herktrav

We eased into the day again. With no particular reason to rush, we didn’t! It’s been nice getting a good night’s rest and then choosing what we feel like doing. So when we did leave, we headed over to the … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Walking through the 6th and Vivaldi

Posted on December 15, 2024 by herktrav

Ooh la la! Another morning to sleep in. With nothing planned early, there was no pressure to do anything but take it easy – so we did! Once we did get cleaned up, we headed out for a little walk. … Continue reading →

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France 2024 – Le Bon Marché and Willi’s

Posted on December 15, 2024 by herktrav

Started off the day by sleeping in. It was cozy and much needed. It must be all the Parisian air we’re taking in. Whatever the reason, it just felt good. After getting cleaned up, we headed up the Boulevard St … Continue reading →

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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 – 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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