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Where to Stay in Lausanne: Château d’Ouchy
Lausanne, a beautiful Swiss city on Lake Geneva, had been a place I wanted to visit since forever because I wanted to see both the city and the lake. When we finally decided to go earlier this year, I did some research on where to stay and had to choose between a hotel in old…
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Travel Guide: 7 Things to Do in Aix-en-Provence, France
What comes to mind when you think of Provence, France? I think of the lavender fields, the hill-top villages, the century-old stone houses, the cute little cafes, the hand-made baskets, the terracotta pots, the stone fountains, and the colorful farmers’ markets. They conjure up the rustic, romantic images of Provence and its laid-back way of…
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Cape May: A Charming Seaside Resort on the Eastern Shore
When I went to Cape May for the first time years ago, I was blown away by its many gorgeous Victorian houses, pristine beach, and cute, lively town center. We recently went back, and I was still stunned by its beauty and easy yet sophisticated vibes. The seaside town of Cape May in New Jersey…
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Dining Alfresco in One of The Most Beautiful Courtyards in Paris
I’ve been to Paris many times, and one of the challenges besides trying to survive a jetlag is trying to decide where to eat. That’s because there are so many options you don’t know what to choose, and when you’ve finally decided – usually at the last minute – the restaurant is fully booked, and…
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Eating Lunch on a French Riviera Beach
One of the most memorable meals we had during our last trip to the French Riviera was on the beach. It wouldn’t be extraordinary if it weren’t for the fact that we had that meal in early March when it was still technically winter in the U.S. and most of France and Europe was still…
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Where to Stay in Miami: The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club
You’re going to Miami. You want to stay in South Beach where all the actions are. You want an uber chic hotel with all-day room service but in a walking distance to restaurants. You definitely need a pool where you can get an unlimited supply of Mojitos and plenty of space to hang out with…
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How to Make Packing for a Trip Easier?
Packing for a trip could be fun or stressful depending on how you go about it. For me, it’s mostly fun because I usually look forward to a trip, and packing means I’m about to actually go on the trip. So I generally enjoy packing. I particularly love it when I get to buy new…