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5 small simple necessities

I have to admit, gentle reader, a hesitated to name these items necessities if only for the fact that most aren’t that necessary. That said, these are small, scout-style improvements which will ensure nothing catches you by surprise during your trip. As a bonus these are all items which can help you, those who travel with you, or strangers in need of a hand.

Eurail tips for beginners

If you are a not a resident of the European Union, and you want to travel by train while you are in Europe, buy a Eurail pass. I’m not being paid to say this, Eurail doesn’t even know I’ve written this article. This is just solid advice from one traveler to another.

Craig Phadrig

Found way up in the highlands of Scotland, Craig Phadrig is hidden in the northern outskirts of Inverness, and it’s hidden exceedingly well.

How to Keep Your Vacay Photos Safe

We’ve not all been there, but those of us who have know: it’s devastating to lose your vacation photos.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

“Let’s build on soft ground! What could happen?” The leaning tower of every math teacher’s lesson on angles, that’s what could happen.

Eat like a King: Must Try Foods in France

You have to eat while you travel, you might as well eat well! Check out my pick for the top 10 foods to try while you’re in France! It’s mostly sweets.

The Petit Trianon

Come join us as we explore the Petit Trianon, a building in Versailles which, so the story goes, king Louis the 16th had to have permission to enter!

Not Quite Versailles: Other places to Visit!

So I know this is supposed to be July in Versailles but let’s face it, as big as Versailles is, if you’re in France even for a week you’re probably going to want to visit other things. There are a lot of other places… Continue Reading “Not Quite Versailles: Other places to Visit!”

The Grand Trianon

Last week we visited the main halls of Versailles with it’s dazzling halls, murals, and furniture. If you only plan on being in France once in your life, Versailles is not something you want to miss out on. That said, the main hall isn’t… Continue Reading “The Grand Trianon”

True Story Tuesday: Midnight Fondue

It all started at midnight, when Aunt River and I realised we were about to leave Paris without having tried Fondue …