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Annecy is an alpine town in southeastern France, where Lake Annecy feeds into the Thiou River. It’s known for its Vieille Ville (old...

You were a little girl when I first met you with your little sister Abi. I watched you grow and how time flew by and now you're a lovely...

Brindisi has been an important port city since Roman times and is known as the ” Gateway to the East”. Resting on the edges of the...

Polignano a Mare is a town on Italy’s southern Adriatic coast.

A trullo is a traditional Apulian dry stone hut with a conical roof. Their style of construction is specific to the Itria Valley, in the...

Have an early flight via Mykonos and have a four hour layover in Mykonos the choice was wait at the airport or go to the seaside and have...

Budapest is one of the most photogenic cities in Europe. The dramatic skyline that Budapest is most famous for is peppered with...

Perfect weather, blue skies, vibrant flowers in full bloom, chess players, brunch @ outdoor cafes, kids skating round about, kids...

Perfect weather, blue skies, vibrant flowers in full bloom, chess players, brunch @ outdoor cafes, kids skating round about, kids...

Arrived @ Charles de Gaulle airport. 8:23 AM Seemed as though the world descended at CDG Relieved to be on US designated lane - fast...

So it begins I read this from a travel blog this morning. "If you prepare for the worst, hope for the best and expect something in...

Arthur Avenue is a street in the Belmont neighborhood in the Bronx known as "Little Italy", the best place for bread, pasta, meat,...

The new park also nicknamed Diller Island was built with $260 million for New Yorkers and visitors to enjoy. It rests on 132 concert...

Derived it‘s name from two French words “Green Mountain” It’s home to maple syrup - produces 500,000 gallons a year. Ben and Jerry’s ice...

Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson, the third United Sates President, author of the Declaration of Independence and founder of...

Landed in Middle America, along the Mississippi River. Fun Facts 7 -up was created Ice cream cone was first invented 1904 World’s Fair...

The New York Botanical Garden features more than 250 acres of anything that grows. Flowers, trees and then some. A great escape from the...

Vincent Van Gogh, a Dutch post-impressionist painter, one of the most famous and influential artists in the history of Western art, his...

Yes- we can still eat great food in one of the most expensive cities in the universe. You just need to know where to go. Chelsea Markey...

What used to be hundreds of meat packing plants and slaughter houses turned into one chic area in the city. Its become a popular backdrop...

Nothing beats this street with a plethora of restaurants. Seems like the whole world made a pact to the United Nations of food. Next to...

Flight schedule 10:54 AM Delayed to 2 PM Delayed again It’s 6:41 pm now Took off 7:30 pm Finally made it to midtown after multiple ...