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La Bellasera Hotel & Suites

La Bellasera Hotel & Suites – Luxury Accommodations in Paso Robles

Last Modified: January 5, 2022 //  by Anda //  15 Comments

I was kind of worn out as we pulled in front of the four-story building of La Bellasera Hotel that afternoon. Traffic had been a nightmare on Highway 101, coming from Los Angeles. I could hardly wait to kick off my shoes and hop on a clean bed. The lustrous marble floors of the lobby gleamed like polished bronze …

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Category: California, DESTINATIONS, OTHER TOPICS, Reviews, United States

Interview With Efraín Villa, from “Aimless Vagabond”

Last Modified: June 16, 2024 //  by Anda //  14 Comments

My Travel Blogger Interviews series continues this month with Efraín Villa, the editor, writer and photographer of Aimless Vagabond. An adventure lover and self-confessed travel junkie, Efraín never misses an opportunity to wander far and wide across the world. But in the process, he doesn’t fail to entertain his readers with funny and inspiring anecdotes. His style of writing is so naturally bright and entertaining that it’s difficult not …

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Category: OTHER TOPICS, Travel Blogger Interviews

Château d’Amboise – Randezvous With the Dark Side of History

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  23 Comments

Overlooking the tranquil waters of the Loire River, the majestic silhouette of Château d’Amboise keeps guard over the large valley below. Château d’Amboise was the place of residence for the kings of France for over 400 years, so its destiny is inextricably linked to the history of France. 

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, FranceTag: Castles and Fortresses, Loire Valley

Château de Chaumont

Château de Chaumont – a Castle Entangled in Intrigue and Rivalry

Last Modified: June 16, 2024 //  by Anda //  26 Comments

From the bald hill with the same name, Château de Chaumont keeps watch over the river below. Located in the center of the Loire Valley, the castle was originally a fortress that protected the town of Blois. Château de Chaumont is one of France’s largest and most impressive historical sites. Like most castles in the …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, FranceTag: Castles and Fortresses, Loire Valley

Aboard the Mocanita, Romania’s Nostalgic Steam Train

Last Modified: March 30, 2024 //  by Anda //  35 Comments

Romania is one of the very few places left in Europe where you can still experience the bygone era of the steam engine locomotives. So if you ever find yourself in the region of Maramures, Romania, don’t miss riding the Mocanita – Viseul de Sus – the last steam forestry train in Europe. The nostalgic …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, Europe, RomaniaTag: Unique Places Around the World

Best Things to do in Oxnard

4 Things to Do in Oxnard, California, That Are Not Just Beaches

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  21 Comments

Located along the coast of Southern California, approximately 30 miles west of the Los Angeles city limits, Oxnard is fast becoming a popular destination for people who enjoy California beach vacations.

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Category: DESTINATIONS, United StatesTag: Destination Guides

Interview with Sofie Couwenbergh from “Wonderful Wanderings”

Last Modified: June 16, 2024 //  by Anda //  10 Comments

Meet the latest traveler in my series –Travel Blogger Interviews. This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Sofie Couwenbergh, the creator, writer and photographer of Wonderful Wanderings. Hi! I’m Sofie and I’m from Belgium, the country I’m still living in right now. But hold on! I’m not that boring:) I had a stable job as …

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Category: OTHER TOPICS, Travel Blogger Interviews

8 Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  27 Comments

Those of you who travel across the world know how brutal a long-haul flight can be. From bloating and swelling, to migraines and fatigue, you are likely to experience a wide range of unpleasant sensations when you are on a plane. Unless you are one of the few lucky ones who can afford First or Business Class, a long flight may be …

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Category: TRAVEL GUIDESTag: Travel Tips

Affordable Luxury at Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort

Last Modified: August 23, 2023 //  by Anda //  19 Comments

If you are a beach lover nothing will satisfy your need to be close to the water like the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort. Positioned on some of the best real estate in the Oxnard area, this all-suite resort is everything you may want for your beach vacation: waterfront playground, lots of amenities …

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Category: DESTINATIONS, OTHER TOPICS, Reviews

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