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Florence
In order to appreciate and enjoy Florence, one need not be an art historian or Renaissance buff. Even with my disdain for art history after having spent years painfully scrutinizing art for my degree, I loved Florence. Florence is too beautiful … Continue reading
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Pisa
There isn’t a whole lot to do in Pisa except take the obligatory photo of the famous leaning tower. Between our drive from Cinque Terre to Florence, Pisa was the perfect stop to kill a few hours. The Tower of … Continue reading
Cinque Terre
“Do you know where you’re going in Italy?” We had just finished licking our mini plastic spoons at the city’s most famous gelato shop, Fenocchio, in Nice, France on a drizzly evening. Due to the abysmal weather, we planned to leave the … Continue reading
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The French Riviera
Funny how this region sees on average 300 days of sunshine per year, because we saw plenty of clouds and rain during our visit. But even with the less than stellar weather, even with my California-spoiled eyes, and even with … Continue reading
Les Calanques
Just before reaching the notorious French Riviera, we spent time hiking in one of France’s relatively new national parks, Les Calanques. According to Wikipedia, a calanque is a narrow, steep-walled inlet found along the Meditteranean coast. Five calanques make up … Continue reading
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Nimes
Nimes and its surrounding area has some of the best-preserved Roman sites in the world, including an arena, a temple, and a spectacular aqueduct. Due to its convenient location between Spain and The French Riviera, we made the detour to view … Continue reading
Carcassonne
The medieval, walled city of Carcassonne is exactly what comes to mind when you think of classic fairytales. With its crenellations, cone-shaped roof tops, and spiky turrets, Carcassonne poses dramatically for the classic panoramic shot from a distance. Films have … Continue reading
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Montserrat
Less than an hour’s drive, the monastery retreat to mountaintop Montserrat is perhaps the most popular day trip from Barcelona. With all the options of transportation (train, cable car, funicular, private car hire, and bus tours) it’s no wonder that … Continue reading
Barcelona
We fell in love with Barcelona. I mean, how could we not? Beaches. City life. Perfect spring weather. Fantastic eats. Dance music and parties. Hospitable and laid back Spanish culture. And finally, Antonio Gaudi’s psychedelic architecture. Several motorhome parking lots … Continue reading
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Benidorm (Serra Gelada)
Breaking up the lengthy drive between Granada and Barcelona meant random short stops along the Spanish coast, which meant seeing more of tourist-free Spain. Upon looking at the map, the coastal park of Serra Gelada caught my eye and we … Continue reading