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I’ve been to Paris twice, and both times I really struggled to stay under budget.  There really aren’t many affordable accommodations and it seems like everything in Paris costs twice as much as every where...

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In May, I spent four days in Normandy exploring all the D-Day memorials, cemeteries, and ruins from 70 years ago.  In honor of the 70th anniversary of the invasion, I put together my best Then...

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Paris is one of the world’s most unforgettable travel destinations, and a trip to France’s famous city is on the top of millions of bucket lists.  To really experience Paris, a minimum of five days...

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Attracted by some of the world’s finest museums, breathtaking monuments, and a wide array of superb restaurants, Paris welcomes over 28 million tourists every year. Fortunately for those Parisian visitors, the French capital is outfitted...

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The time we spent in Paris was one of the highlights of our travels.  The amount of things to do, places to see, cafes to patronize, and people to meet are endless.  So endless that...

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I have been a huge fan of city biking ever since I started bike commuting in one of the most bike-friendly cities in the US. Bike tours are my favorite way to see a new...

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Paris is one of my favorite cities to walk around in.  When we first arrived, we walked from the university to our hotel, about 8 blocks with our bags in a less-touristy neighborhood and it...

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Is it possible to do a tour of the Normandy Beaches in one day?  Yes.  But I would never recommend it.  Finally seeing these beaches with my own eyes has been a life-changing experience, but I...

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