France
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Our Second Around-the-World Trip
We have embarked upon an epic journey, circumnavigating the globe over the next several weeks. We…
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Around the World in Review, Leg 02: Driving loop in Western Europe and Mallorca
Around the World in Review, Leg 02: Driving loop in Spain, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Luxembourg,…
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11 Tips for Driving in Western Europe
You need to drive in Western Europe, if only to see outside the major cities. Places…
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餐廳: How Chinese Restaurants Saved Us in Europe (or, These Are the Chinese Restaurants I Know, I Know)
Angela and I love spicy food. The bigger the flavors, the better. And we struggled in…
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A Salvation of Sorts in Lourdes, France
Lourdes, France, wasn’t what we were expecting, but maybe it was what we needed.
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Vines and Wines in Bordeaux, France
When we left Beauvoir, France, we were a little overwhelmed by the magic of Mont Saint-Michel.…
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Mont-Saint-Michel, France
Sometimes the soul of a place appears only when all of the people have gone. Read…
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The France of Our Grandfathers
The WWII sites in northern France evoke some strong feelings, especially for a history teacher and…
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Champagne and Cathedrals in Reims, France
Ever the romantic, Mr. Michael Ballard has planned several stops on this trip that are anniversary…
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Meeting Old Friends in Marseille, France
Although we fully expected to see the world as a series of natural wonders and iconic…