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Why Visit Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is synonymous with wine making and for good reason.  For centuries the region has been a producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends.  And for many, that connection is the extent of what they think Bordeaux has to offer.  It is no longer the only reason to visit Bordeaux.

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10 Ways to Experience Paris Like a Local

Paris-InvalidesWhen you hear the word “Paris”, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and Notre Dame instantly come to mind.  And they should!  These are some of the most iconic sights in the City of Light.  And for me, no visit to Paris would be complete without at least a walk by all of the above.

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DIY Vancouver Bike Tours – Soaking up the Local Scene

Oct 2-6: Abundant green spaces with ribbons of bike paths weaving through them.  This is part of what makes Vancouver such a desirable and livable city.  Miles of trails become the playground for young and old urbanites alike to explore some of the best that Vancouver has to offer. 

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Bastille to Pont d’Alma and yam’Tcha

Oct. 8:  Now it’s really late.  The subways shut down at 1:40 AM on Saturdays and we caught ours in the nick of time.  It’s been a full day.  From the Bastille in the east to the Pont d’Alma in the west and things in between, we have covered a lot of real estate today. 

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Bonjour Lyon — Oct 6

Artelit is the awesome hotel where we are staying in Lyon and by European standards, it is very spacious. So I am sitting here in comfort, writing about yesterday, our first day in Lyon.

We woke up in Paris yesterday, our last morning in the Marias and it was dumping cats and dogs.

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