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2 Days in Bordeaux, Uncorked and Unforgettable: Walking Itinerary with Maps

Two days in Bordeaux is the sweet spot for a first visit. It’s enough time to walk the honey-colored old …
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8 Day Southwest France Itinerary: A Dreamy Road Trip Through Bordeaux, the Dordogne and Saint-Émilion 🚗

Southwest France kept calling to us for the better part of a decade. When we finally answered, it delivered every …
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Where to Stay in Vienna: The Best Areas and Neighborhoods for Tourists

When I first started planning our Vienna trip, I’ll admit I was overwhelmed. Where to stay in Vienna seemed like …
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Calton Hill Edinburgh Monuments

Calton Hill Edinburgh Guide: Must-See Monuments, Views & Tips

The strangest thing about Calton Hill Edinburgh is how much it looks like it was staged for a postcard. A … Read more
Guide to Lascaux IV International Centre for Cave Art

Visiting the Lascaux Caves, France: Is the Lascaux IV Replica Worth It?

Standing in the dim light of what felt like an ancient cave, staring at magnificent paintings of bulls, horses, and … Read more
Padirac Caves Dordogne France

Gouffre de Padirac Caves Guide: Inside France’s Deepest Chasm

Standing at the edge of a gaping hole in the earth, we watched a lift slide down a 75-metre shaft … Read more
Bassins des Lumières

A Guide to Bassins des Lumières, Bordeaux: Tickets, Shows & What to Expect

If you’re looking for something totally different in Bordeaux, the Bassins des Lumières is a must. You walk into a … Read more
Cite Du Vin Wine Museum of Bordeaux

Cité du Vin Bordeaux: Is the Wine Museum Worth It? Complete Guide & What to Skip

When we first spotted the Cité du Vin wine museum in Bordeaux with its golden, swirling architecture along Bordeaux’s riverfront, … Read more
Guide to Beynac-et-cazenac and Beynac Chateau

A Guide to Beynac-et-Cazenac with Its Famous French Chateau

High on a limestone cliff above the Dordogne River, Beynac-et-Cazenac is the kind of village that makes you slow the … Read more
Two Days in Bordeaux

2 Days in Bordeaux, Uncorked and Unforgettable: Walking Itinerary with Maps

Two days in Bordeaux is the sweet spot for a first visit. It’s enough time to walk the honey-colored old … Read more
Carennac in the Lot

Carennac, France: A Hidden Gem in the Lot Department

We stood on ancient cobblestones, staring out across the gentle Dordogne River. Honey-colored limestone houses glowed in the filtered afternoon … Read more
Southwest France Itinerary for 8 Days

8 Day Southwest France Itinerary: A Dreamy Road Trip Through Bordeaux, the Dordogne and Saint-Émilion 🚗

Southwest France kept calling to us for the better part of a decade. When we finally answered, it delivered every … Read more
Best Areas to Stay in Vienna

Where to Stay in Vienna: The Best Areas and Neighborhoods for Tourists

When I first started planning our Vienna trip, I’ll admit I was overwhelmed. Where to stay in Vienna seemed like … Read more
Budapest vs Vienna

Budapest or Vienna: 15 Ways to Choose Your Perfect City Break

Standing on the Chain Bridge in Budapest at sunset, watching the Parliament Building light up across the Danube, my husband … Read more
Visiting the Cotswolds

Are the Cotswolds Worth Visiting Or Just Overhyped?

Are the Cotswolds worth visiting, or is it just a pretty postcard that falls apart once you arrive? We went … Read more
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I’m Claudine, Travel-Obsessor-in-Chief of our family of three. Alongside me are Mario, my secretly travel-obsessed husband, and our teenage daughter, Danica, who shares our passion for exploring.

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