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15 Best Winter City Breaks in Europe

Updated on December 31, 2020

A man camping in wild northern mountains with an illuminated tent viewing a spectacular green northern lights aurora display. Photo composition.

Looking for winter city breaks in Europe? Just as Autumn in Europe is lovely, winter is also an incredible season to visit! Central and Northern Europe are winter wonderlands. In southern Europe, brilliant sunshine lights up the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. Glimpse the mystical Northern Lights. Go dog sledding. Or visit a Norwegian reindeer farm. With […]

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Memory is a Funny Thing…My Journey Back to Poitiers 32 Years Later

Updated on July 7, 2020

Loire Valley garden on a misty morning

Memory is a funny thing…Sometimes triggers are predictable—any Talking Heads tune transports me instantly back to my college dorm—while other times, memories can hijack your reality out of the blue. When I stepped into the square in front of the Hôtel de Ville in Poiters, France 22 days ago, I wondered which memories might wash […]

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15 Best Towns in Provence: Charming Must-See Villages

Updated on January 17, 2021

terracotta orange and yellow stone buildings with colorful shutters and white flowers draping from windows

It’s a good life in the south of France! And a great place to travel with kids. What’s not to love about romantic hilltop villages, dreamy lavender fields, and lazy sun-drenched days by the sea? From the Luberon and Rhone Valley to Marseilles and the fishing villages on the Mediterranean, Provence has been delighting visitors […]

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3 Days in Porto Itinerary: What to Do | Where to Eat, Drink & Stay

Updated on November 11, 2020

view of terraced vineyards in douro valley with river running through it

The beautiful coastal village of Porto on the Douro River stole my heart in no time with its Eiffel Tower-inspired bridges, traditional wooden Rabelo boats, and intricate tile everywhere. It’s also a great European getaway in winter. You’ll feel like you’re walking through a charming painting here! While 3 days in Porto is enough to […]

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10 Beautiful Day Trips from Lisbon: Where to Go Now

Updated on September 17, 2020

turquoise sea next to craggy coastline

With Lisbon’s beautiful “miradouro”—or viewpoints—lurking around every corner, it’s easy for travelers to slip into the rhythm of the city without ever exploring the incredible beaches and UNESCO sites that are just minutes away. Be sure to save a day or two in your itinerary for fabulous day trips from Lisbon! Here’s some inspiration to […]

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Hi! I’m Chris. Full-time San Diego-based freelance writer and fifty-something mom on a Mission Possible: to see the world in spite of time, money, and other life limitations. I’m about smart planning to stretch your travel dollar without sacrificing comfort…connecting with locals through immersive travel…and enriching my life through delicious foods, new experiences, and deep appreciation for the beauty in our world today. Are you in?

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