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Los Angeles is a place like no other: rich with arts and culture, close to beautiful beaches, national parks, and cozy mountain retreats. One of the easiest mountain escapes from L.A. is the quaint Lake Arrowhead, just about 80 miles from downtown L.A., sitting at an elevation of almost 6,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains. …
Best Things to Do in Lake Arrowhead, California (From a Local’s Perspective)Read More
But for the gigantic and lavish Palace of the Popes, Avignon might have never risen to fame. The austere-looking fortress (Palais des Papes) was the residence and ruling place of 9 popes, who reigned in Avignon for nearly 70 in the 1300’s. But how did the French city of Avignon become a papal city? Why Avignon and not …
Avignon’s Palace of the Popes: a Papal City Without PopesRead More
When I think of Avignon, the first thing that comes to my mind is the traditional French song that we used to sing as kids: “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” (on the Bridge of Avignon). This was a very popular song at the time, and one of the first ones you’d learn if you took French lessons. …
I love the French Riviera and its frozen-in-time perched villages! After the beautiful Eze Village for many years in a row, I finally decided it’s time to write about it. After all, there are so many things to do in Eze Village! Why not let other people know about this charming village? Where is Eze …
Èze Village – All You Should Know About the Quaint VillageRead More
Utah is famous for it outdoors, but if you want to go skiing in Utah you’ll be glad to know that the state claims to have “the greatest snow on Earth.” It’s even written on the state license plates: “Greatest Snow On Earth.” But with hundreds and hundreds of outstandingly beautiful alpine ski areas in …
Why Skiing in Utah is the Best in the United StatesRead More
Meet the latest blogger featured in the monthly series Travel Blogger Interviews. Vlad, the creator of Eff It, I’m On Holiday, is a traveler from Romania who has been passionate about visiting new places ever since childhood, when he used to explore his home country during the endless summers. Nowadays, with a full time job, he makes the most …
Interview with Vlad Mateescu from “Eff’ It, I’m On Holiday”Read More
After Paris, Nice is one of my favorite places in France. Its location on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges, makes Nice a very popular summer destination. But Nice can be as beautiful in winter as in summer. A Brief History of Nice In the second half of the 18 century, Nice started drawing the …
Nice in Winter – Best Things to Do in Nice When It’s ColdRead More
Staying at Parador de Jaen was an unbelievable experience! If you ever wondered how must it feel staying in a castle in Spain, now it’s your chance. After staying at Parador de Carmona we were sure that nothing can top off the experience. But just when you think you have’ve seen the best Spain’s paradores, another great one comes …
Our visit to the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C. was totally unplanned and unexpected. We were on our way to New York City but missed our connecting flight. As the next connection wasn’t until next morning, we decided to spend the night with friends in D.C. and continue on our way the …
Visiting the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington D.C.Read More
