Category: Travelogues
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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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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.
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Creating Handmade, Italian Marbled Paper in Florence, Italy
In Florence, 6th-generation artisan Maria Giannini welcomes Shawn and me into her historic workshop to see how handmade marbled paper is crafted.
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Komiža, Vis: Savoring the Off-Season Charms of One of Croatia’s Most Remote Islands
A serene winter visit to Komiža on Croatia’s Vis Island reveals crashing waves, enchanting stone architecture, and the peaceful daily rhythm of local fishermen.
