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Pont du Gard near Remoulins, France

August 1st, 2008 · No Comments

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!If you are travelling in the southern part of France, a stop at the Pont du Gard is definitely a worthwhile diversion. This bridge, which is in fact an aqueduct, is reported to be considered by the Romans [...]

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Tags: Europe · France

Cruise and Tour the Rhine River

August 1st, 2008 · No Comments

If you’ve got a day to spare and you’re staying in the Frankfurt or Cologne area of Germany, a highly recommended trip is a cruise on the Rhine River. The main company running cruises is KD. The website includes schedules and fares for planning purposes.
There are numerous locations along the river [...]

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Tags: Europe · Germany

Visiting World War One Battle Fields including Ypres (Ieper), Passendale, and Vimy Ridge

July 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

World War One Battle Fields
If you have an interest in history, then visiting WW1 battle field sites, memorials, and cemeteries is a very rewarding, moving, and humbling experience. There are many to visit in and around Flanders, Arras France, and the Somme region to name a few. The following are significant to Canadians [...]

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Tags: Belgium · Canada · Europe · France · Vimy Ridge Memorial · WW1

Visiting Beautiful Lake Como, Lugano and Switzerland

July 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Lake Como and Lugano regions of Italy and France are some of the finest scenery views you’ll see in Europe. The mixture of water, mountain, and picturesque towns is in perfect combination. There are many towns on these lakes (since the lakes are quite long) and several spots to go swimming and boating. [...]

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Tags: Europe · Italy · Switzerland

Things to do in Monaco, Monte Carlo

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Monaco is a fantastic place to visit as there is a tremendous amount of “God made” and “man made” sights to see. Although it is well known for the casino, there are a number of other recommended activities to investigate while you’re there.
1. Aquarium - Oceanographic Museum & Aquarium. This aquarium was [...]

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Travel to the Monaco, and the French Riviera

May 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Monaco is not to be missed on a trip to Europe. Located in the south of France, and part of the French Riviera, Monaco is fascinating historically and for it’s physical setting. It’s a great chance to see how the other half (actually top 1%) of the world lives. While you may [...]

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Tags: Monaco