Posts tagged France
Top Places to See for Yourselves

The one question I hear the most after 18 years in this industry is “what’s your favorite destination”?

Greece. For those of us fascinated by history, there’s just nothing like the BC historical sites in Greece to really get the heart thumping. But on top of that, the food, the culture, the scenery. Greece, you’ll look back on your trip fondly, forever. Guaranteed.

For romance, truly inspirational architecture, great food and fascinating history, I love. . .

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Normandy

In the grainy old film clip a reporter was asking a fresh faced young soldier what he was thinking about just before he jumped from the aircraft during the Normandy invasion. He replied as I expected, “I was praying”. It was the words of his prayer that were unexpected.

What would you pray? I know I would . . .

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Saone, Beaune & Paris

April 14, 2017 was a gorgeous, sunny day on the Saone River in France.  Doug and I were enjoying our last day onboard the river cruise vessel Poetry II and decided to sit on the sun deck and watch the beautiful countryside go by. 

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Lyon and Perouges

Perched high on a hill about 30 miles from Lyon is the charming hilltop city of Perouges.  Since the beginning it has been a village of craftsmen, never under the control of a Lord.   The simplicity and authenticity of the place are a huge part of the appeal.

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