Travel
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Lucca
The final leg of our Tuscan roadtrip takes us to the magical town of Lucca, the birthplace of Italian composer Puccini. After a few days in Florence, it was time for our destination…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Florence
The birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is for art lovers, history and architecture buff, coffee connoisseurs, and oenophiles. We have both been to Florence years ago, but not together and certainly not as…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Pienza and Montalcino in Val d’Orcia
Iconic cypress trees, scenic drives, pecorino cheese, Brunello wines, Pienza and Montalcino in Val d’Orcia is a must! Using Montepulciano as a base, we took two separate day trips to Pienza and Montalcino.…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: Montepulicano
A lively hilltop town, Montepulciano offers a mix of architecture, history, food, and wine with lots to do to keep little ones busy. After a lovely afternoon exploring San Gimignano, we set off…
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Tuscan Roadtrip: San Gimignano
The pint-sized medieval hilltop town of San Gimignano is the perfect introduction to all the beauty of Tuscany. Most people make a beeline to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but we…
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Roadtrip through Tuscany
Rolling hills, cypress trees, medieval towns, sunshine, wine, and pasta. What is not to love about Italy’s famous Tuscany region? The destination for our annual Crimbo (Limbo) trip depends on seat availability on…
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Day Trip to Henley-on-Thames
Pint-sized Henley-on-Thames is the quintessential English riverside market town sitting pretty on the idyllic River Thames. This summer my good friend and ex-colleague invited us for lunch at her home in Henley-on-Thames. Having…
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Lisbon: City of Seven Hills
Situated on the Rio Tagus, Lisbon, city of seven hills is lively and charming with a touch of romantic decay reminiscent of its former glory. Located on the coast with seven hills and…
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Charming Cascais: A Lovely Coastal Retreat
There is a lot to love about charming Cascais, a picturesque seaside retreat only 40 minutes on the train from Lisbon. Whilst my family were galavanting around Southern Spain, we flew to Lisbon…
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Our Maiden Cruise: A Review of the Norwegian Joy
All aboard for a joyful review of the Norwegian Joy – the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am finally getting around to writing about our maiden cruise on the Norwegian Joy.…
