Ensure a perfect balance on your next trip to Middle Earth.
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Normandy vs Brittany—it’s the age-old debate.
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My Brittany road trip itinerary is so much more than the region’s culinary heritage.
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Comparing Marseille vs Nice is a worthy pursuit, even keeping in mind that only one of them is technically on the French Riviera.
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Is Mont Saint-Michel worth visiting?
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Comparing the French Riviera vs Italian Riviera might seem like an exercise in futility.
Continue ReadingParis Starts Here
I’ve been refining and refreshing this Paris itinerary for literally 20 years.
Continue ReadingThe Aptly-Named Azure Coast
I hope my French Riviera itinerary makes it easy for you to plan your trip.
Continue ReadingIn Provence, Lavender is Just the Beginning
My Provence itinerary makes it easy to plan your own trip, whether or not you plan to focus as specifically on lavender as I tend to do.
Continue ReadingNice Lives Up to Its Name
I’ll never forget the first time I arrived in Nice.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit France
At almost every juncture, my journey through France provided me with opportunities to throw my hands up and quit.
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Is Alaska worth visiting?
Continue ReadingAmerica’s Last Frontier(s)
Alaska vs Hawaii—which is the better destination for you?
Continue ReadingGuilin Isn’t What You Think It Is
When deciding between Guilin or Yangshuo, you need to have a clear idea of what each place is (and isn’t).
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Guadalajara
While Guadalajara is Mexico’s “second” city by quite a large margin, it doesn’t play second fiddle to the capital by any means.
Continue ReadingIs Venice Still Worth Visiting?
I hated Venice—and then I loved it.
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