Author: Tricia A. Mitchell
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Spilimbergo: Italy’s Enchanting “City of Mosaics”
Explore Spilimbergo, Italy’s mosaic capital, with Shawn and me on a quiet spring day as we see the world-famous mosaic school, stunning frescoes, and scenic corners.
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Photo du Jour: Cat on a Cool Slate Roof in Amboise, France
Meet our curious ginger-cat neighbor in Amboise, France! Shawn and I spotted him exploring rooftops overlooking Saint Hubert Chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried.
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Spring Blooms & Strudel: A Day Trip to Innsbruck, Austria
See Innsbruck, Austria with Shawn and me on a crisp spring day! We see the historic Golden Roof and find the best gluten-free apple strudel.
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Castle Strolls & Hot-Air Balloon Flyovers in Saumur, France
Spend a month in Saumur, France with us as we picnic at the majestic castle, shop the Saturday market, and watch hot-air balloons over the Loire.
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France’s Breathtaking Pont du Gard
Autumn is the perfect, quiet season to see France’s Pont du Gard aqueduct bridge, ancient olive trees, and magnificent Mediterranean landscapes.
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Autumn in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park, Near Oberammergau, Germany
Autumn is spectacular in Germany’s Ammergau Alps, one of my favorite places to ride my bike. Here, I take in the stunning golden autumn colors and mountain views near Oberammergau.
