Tag: travel
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My First Time Flying with TAP Air Portugal. Will I Fly with Them Again?
If you’re constantly looking for good deals to fly to Europe, chances are you’ve come across TAP Portugal, the state-owned airline of Portugal that frequently offers discounts for flights from the U.S. to European cities. We fly to Europe every year but mostly on an American carrier or its European partner airline. Last month was…
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7 Things You Should Know Before Visiting Portugal
We just came back from Portugal and had a blast! This small country on the westernmost mainland of Europe surprised us in many ways. We thought we would visit only once, but we’ve changed our minds and can’t wait to go back. What we love the most about Lisbon is the fact that it’s pretty…
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Travel Guide: Exploring France’s Loire Valley in 3 Days
So you’ve been to Paris, Provence, and possibly the French Riviera. Where else in France should you explore next? May I suggest the Loire Valley where you can admire the grandeur and charm of its glorious château and gardens? The Loire Valley is only about 2 hours by train from Paris, making it a great…
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48 Hours at Lake Como Turned Me into a Lake Person
I had never really been into lakes, but that changed when I visited one of the most beautiful lakes in the world: Lake Como in northern Italy. Before I “met” Lake Como, I had never thought about lakes that much. Maybe because I was born and raised in Bangkok where it was easier to find…
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Taking Wiener Schnitzel and Apple Strudel Classes in Vienna
We went to Vienna, Austria, for the first time years ago and had fun hitting all the tourist hot spots. But on our second trip there, we wanted to do something we had never done before. After doing some research, we decided to take a cooking class. Since Vienna was famous for Wiener Schnitzel and…
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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…