Quirky, Vibrant, Picturesque Poland
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Quirky, Vibrant, Picturesque Poland

Poland has so much to offer. A plethora or architectural styles all lovingly restored to their original glory, interesting foods, legends, folk tales and so much more.

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Bavarian Rhapsody
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Bavarian Rhapsody

Bavaria, such a beautiful part of Germany. In three days, I barely scratched the surface of Munich and its surroundings but let me share what I saw and did with you.

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Bavarian Fairytale Castles
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Bavarian Fairytale Castles

You can go to Disneyland or Disneyworld to enjoy the beauty of this castle but the charm of seeing the original in its natural setting is a tale in itself.

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Picturesque Albania
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Picturesque Albania

Gone are the days when the people of Albania risked life and limb on rickety boats to escape their country looking for a life. Today, Albania is a country on the move seeking its destiny of becoming a tourist mecca in Europe. What do you think?

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Mighty Macedonia
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Mighty Macedonia

Alexander the Great and Mother Teresa are two world recognized personalities who hail from this small but mighty country. Let’s wander through this hidden gem and see what there is to be discovered.

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Magnificent Bulgaria More Balkans
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Magnificent Bulgaria More Balkans

Bulgaria, steeped in history, rich in scenery is a country on the move. Let’s take a walk through the history of this country and explore all that is on offer.

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Majestic Balkans Romania
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Majestic Balkans Romania

Once a part of the Eastern Bloc that was set up to protect the Soviet Union from the West, The Balkan countries are intriguing and culturally rich destinations.

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Tulip Time River Cruise
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Tulip Time River Cruise

A tulip time river cruise and a chance to visit Belgium and the Netherlands in addition to the Keukenhof Gardens to experience the feast of color from the 7 million plus bulbs that are planted to bloom during the short 8 weeks the gardens are open.

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Gozo & Mdina,   Malta
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Gozo & Mdina, Malta

Let’s venture out of Valletta and visit Gozo and Mdina to see what they have to offer travelers.

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Valletta ~ The Knights of Malta
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Valletta ~ The Knights of Malta

Malta under the military and hospitaller order of St. John stood as a guardian to Europe and England. Valletta is an open-air museum that you can wander and explore at your pleasure, but it is the St. John’s co-cathedral that will steal your breath.

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California Roaming
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California Roaming

Used to be sunny California. Lately it’s been rainy, windy, cold but when the sun breaks out it can be breathtakingly different and still beautiful.

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The Dawn Coast of Europe ~ Taormina Sicily
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The Dawn Coast of Europe ~ Taormina Sicily

"Were a man to spend only one day in Sicily and ask, “What must one see?” I would answer him without hesitation, “Taormina” It is only a landscape, but a landscape where you find everything on earth that seems made to seduce the eyes, the mind and the imagination.” - Guy de Maupassant.

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From Sea to Shining Sea ~ Sicily
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From Sea to Shining Sea ~ Sicily

A mesmerizing blue horizon, painted by the greatest artist in creation. From Marsala at the western point to Erice, Cefalu and finally landfall in Giardini Naxos gateway to Taormina.

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A Tale of Two Churches    Palermo, Sicily
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A Tale of Two Churches Palermo, Sicily

The cathedral of Monreale versus the Palermo Cathedral, a battle between a King and a Bishop left two architectural marvels to be enjoyed by visitors so many years later.

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Sicily’s Archeological Wonders
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Sicily’s Archeological Wonders

Let’s explore the archeological wonders that mark the passage of the various civilizations that have left their mark on this island region.

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