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Orlando, Florida: More to the Story than Disney
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Orlando, Florida: More to the Story than Disney

Orlando is an awesome city! The people are really friendly and the sunshine and blue skies makes being there all the more delightful. Its location being in central Florida also makes for an easy road trip from other major cities such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and even Atlanta. But too often, all of the things I enjoy most about Orlando are overshadowed by Mickey Mouse & friends…

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Rome, Georgia
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Rome, Georgia

My travel friend Corey loves watching television, especially travel shows. When he’s not watching Rick Steves Europe, he’s watching Georgia Traveler on PBS. It was there he first heard about Rome, Georgia. Naturally, he invited a couple of friends, myself included, to go out and explore together. And naturally, I gladly accepted the invitation.

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Roswell’s Historic District
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Roswell’s Historic District

Travel back in time here in Roswell’s historic district which features the old cotton mill (the largest in North Georgia in its day), old plantation homes, and one of the very first apartment complexes built in the United States. Self-guided tour booklets as well as civil war brochures are available at the Visitors Center.

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Art Walk in Saint Germain des Prés
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Art Walk in Saint Germain des Prés

Saint Germain des Prés is one of my all time favorite neighborhoods in Paris, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have been able to spend time there on several occasions throughout the years. But it wasn’t until this past trip that I discovered what I call the Art Walk in Saint Germain des Prés…

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Vins du Mois and French Conversation
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Vins du Mois and French Conversation

Do you enjoy drinking good French wine? Do you need to improve your French conversation skills? If the answer is “yes” to both of these questions then this is definitely the tasting event for you. You get to practice French conversation in a small group while enjoying fine wine. Conversation topics include learning about the…

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Paris’ Lesser-Known Museums
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Paris’ Lesser-Known Museums

It is without a doubt that Paris is home to much of the finest works of art in the world. But did you know that in addition to the renown galleries of the Louvre and Musée D’Orsay, there are a number of lesser-known museums with world-class exhibits throughout the city as well? Here are some…

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Place d’Italie and Butte aux Cailles
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Place d’Italie and Butte aux Cailles

During this trip to Paris, I have made the Latin Quarter my home. The 13th arrondissement is the neighbor, which includes the lively Place d’Italie and the charming village-like district Butte aux Cailles. This is a good place to go if you’re looking for something relatively uncharted by tourists.

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Paris’ Secret Vineyard
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Paris’ Secret Vineyard

Many of us have heard of the famous wine regions of France- Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley. But did you know that the city of Paris also has a vineyard? Clos Montmartre, located in Montmartre (18 Arrondissement) is the one and only remaining vineyard in the capital, producing red and white wines, although…

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