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The Top Five Movies That Inspired Me to Travel
There are just certain films that when you watch them they make you want to call and book the next flight to that destination. Films that have inspired me to want to travel include: Room with a View –. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, Europe, Europe Vacations, Florence, Japan, Paris, Rome, Vienna
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The Seven Best Castles in Europe
Part of the reason Americans love to travel to Europe is to see castles. Because the United States never had a royal family, Americans are fascinated with these powerful symbols of royalty. Castles with their immense size, grand architecture, ornate … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, castles, Eilean Donan, England, Europe, Europe Vacations, France, Germany, Neuschwanstein, Portugal, Schönbrunn Palace, Scotland, Versailles, Windsor Castle
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Why People Still Love The Sound of Music
When Americans think of Austria, they instantly think of the film, The Sound of Music. Though the film was released over forty years ago, it is as popular as ever. So why has this film about a governess and her … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, Europe, Europe Vacations, Salzburg, The Sound of Music
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Castles – Nice to Visit, But I Wouldn’t Want to Own One
Like most little girls I dreamed about princesses, castles and palaces. I watched a girl, Lady Diana, become a real princess on TV and go on to live in a palace. Then I traveled to Europe for the first time … Continue reading
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Tagged castle, Europe, Europe Vacations, palace, royalty
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Top Ten Romantic Spots in Europe
Whether you are in a new relationship, or keeping the fires burning in an established one, Europe has the destinations guaranteed to up the romance quotient: Paris, France – The ‘City of Light’ becomes the ‘City of Love’ when you … Continue reading
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Tagged Belgium, Europe, Europe Vacations, Finland, Greece, honeymoon, Iceland, Italy, Paris, romance, the Netherlands
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My Travel Bucket List
Watching the movie The Bucket List with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson got me thinking. The film, about two terminally ill men who make wish lists of things they want to do before ‘kicking the bucket’ inspired me. Although I … Continue reading
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Tagged Argentina, Budapest, Europe, Finland, Greece, Italy, Latin America, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Venice, Vienna
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