Julian, a small mountain town in Southern California, sprang to life when gold was discovered here in the 1860s. Known for its pioneer storefronts, wooden sidewalks, and historic sites, Julian…
Honfleur, a charming French town, sits where the Seine River flows into the English Channel, in the northern part of Normandy. Founded by Vikings in the 800s, Honfleur has served…
Utah Beach today is a windswept, wide swath of beach bordered by grassy dunes that wave in the breeze. It’s hard to believe this was the site of a major…
Bayeux is an ancient town near the channel coast of Normandy, and it’s just a 2.5-hour train ride from Paris. You can zip here for a couple of days for…
This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. It’s a fitting time to remember what took place here. On June 6, 1944, the Allies landed along 60…
You can enjoy Paris, even if you have only a few hours to spend in this grand city. Recently, we flew into Paris from the U.S. and spent just a…
People from all over the world watched the news from Paris last April as fire raged in the iconic Notre Dame cathedral. Footage of the heavy old steeple breaking off…
Are you on the fence about trying to pack carry-on only? I’m here to tell you that you can do it! I’m heading to Europe from the US for the…
One difference between our travels in Europe and in the U.S. is that often breakfast is included with the stay in Europe. When we travel locally, if the room does…
Don’t you love it when you discover something in your travels that’s generally known only to locals? We enjoyed that experience during our latest trip to Lake Tahoe. For years,…