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  • Though I am in no way fluent in French, I do appreciate learning a few new beautiful words every now and again.  Plus, it’s such a lyrical language – one that is easily butchered if you don’t have the ability…

  • Imagine enjoying a glass of Glann ar Mor whisky as the steady beat of Celtic music echoes in the background.  This would certainly evoke a specific sense of place.  For many people France would certainly not be what immediately comes…

  • It’s hard to put into words the feeling I have when I am in Paris.  Or when I think about Paris, for that matter. If you’ll pardon the expression – there really is a certain je ne sais quoi about…

  • Today’s Travel Photo Friday shot was submitted by Barbara Weibel.  She is a world traveler and photographer.  You can follow her travels on her blog, Hole in the Donut Travels. Barbara writes this about her photo : This is in…

  • The northern European countries like France and Switzerland are not the only areas of the continent with breathtaking mountains and great ski slopes. The Alps, Dolomites, and Piemonte make up some of the most beautiful Italian mountain regions. In such…

  • The quest continues for more beautiful Italian words.  It’s been a few months since we talked about Italian words.  I figured it was time for another dose. This is an ongoing quest.  Endless, really. You may remember More Favorite Italian…

  • Fulfilling any childhood fantasy of being royalty might be easier than you think with a trip to a few spectacular Chateaux in France. Chateau Chambord Hidden in the center of a forest is the Chateau Chambord. If you close your…