Spain’s third largest city, Valencia is a city known for its amazing architecture and delicious food. Valencia’s old town area is very walkable and its newer La Ciutat de les Arts y Ciencies is just a short walk along the river. You could easily spend a week enjoying all that Valencia has to offer, but …
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Like all Disney parks, a trip to Disneyland Paris can be a magical part of your vacation, but it’s important to plan ahead to get the most out of your day. Here are our answers to your planning questions and our top Disneyland Paris tips. Disneyland Paris is a quick 50-minute train ride from downtown …
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If you’re flying into Geneva, but heading somewhere else, don’t miss the chance to spend the day in Geneva. With history, culture and beauty, Geneva deserves a spot on your itinerary. We stopped in Geneva on our way to Chamonix and had a wonderful day. Here are a few things to do if you have …
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Located about 1 hour southwest of Geneva, Switzerland, Annecy, France, is the perfect place to spend a few hours. Here’s everything you need to know to spend the afternoon in Annecy. Home to the Count of Geneva from the 10th century, Annecy didn’t become a part of France until 1860. Today, the count’s house remains, …
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If you are a family that loves to Ski, Chamonix should be on your shortlist of ski destinations. We first explored the option of skiing Chamonix in the fall of 2019. Flights and vacation rental prices in the western US were so high, that we decided to expand our search. Chamonix offers world class skiing …
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If you’re looking for something a little different on the ski slopes this winter, touring the Aiguille du Midi and skiing down the Vallee Blanche should be on your bucket list. Within minutes, you’ll become close friends with your tour guides as they help you strap on safety webbing around your waist. Soon after you’ll …
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A visit to the Mer de Glace in Chamonix was one of the very coolest things we did during our time there. And I don’t just mean the temperature! Between the cogwheel train, cable car, amazing views and the ability to walk inside a glacier, this is one stop you should not miss. Here’s everything …
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If you’re traveling from Switzerland to Austria, consider making an extra stop for lunch in Liechtenstein. Even if you have only an hour or two, you’ll have plenty of time to add one more country to your list and spend time in the beautiful Alps. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Liechtenstein. In …
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If you are considering going to Switzerland to ski Zermatt, you’re right on track. Known best as the location for the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a quiet town where nature is calling your name and the skiing is pristine. The electrified town of Zermatt is a beautiful place that you only can get to by train. …
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Post COVID travel is definitely different, but is it worth it? What do you need to know and how can you plan appropriately for your next voyage abroad? Here are a few things we recommend before you take off for your next international trip. Last summer as the world was starting to reopen and everyone …
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