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Amazing views at Madonna della Corona, Italy

Plan your next Sunday hike along the rocky cliffs of the Veneto Region’s Monte Baldo, where many define this hidden gem to be a place where Heaven and Earth meet at Santuario Madonna della Corona (Sanctuary of the Lady of the Crown).

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German Christmas Markets in 2025

Here is a directory for our favorite German Christmas markets for the 2025-2026 season.

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Skiing at Cortina d’Ampezzo is a Dolomites dream

Here is the real scoop from an “seasoned amateur” on why Cortina d’Ampezzo is a great resort for beginning skiers who have a bit of experience.

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Find Grimms’ Fairy Tales in the Schwarzwald

In the Schwarzwald, or “Black Forest” feel the magic that the Grimm brothers were inspired by and see if you can spot famous fairy-tale characters at these three places.

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Hanau’s annual Brothers Grimm Festival

The Brothers Grimm Festival premiered in 1985 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the brothers’ births. Since then, over one million people have attended this event.

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The castle outside of Rota base

Outside of Rota Naval Base, there are a multitude of events and landmarks to discover. One of them is Spain’s symbol of Cadiz citizens: El Castillo de Luna.

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Visiting Favignana Island

Favignana is the most popular island of the three and was on my list of places I wanted to see once I saw photos of the beautiful beaches.

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Spend Spooky Season in Poland

If you want to try an unconventional and less stereotypical themed-travel adventure, Poland has some great haunted and lore-filled spots to explore.

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7 Bone-chilling European catacombs

Catacombs, or underground vaults used as final resting places for the dead, are prime examples of our fascination with the creepy and slightly morbid and are not for the weak of heart.

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Cruising the Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi has been a UNESCO site since 1996. It links the Mediterranean with the Atlantic. We experienced only a portion as it actually spans 240 km (160 miles) and has 63 locks.

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A delight for my inner child: Visiting the Petit Prince Park

While “Le Petit Prince” might be a children’s book, three women in their 30s had a blast at its theme park in France, and you can too.

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A Grimm legacy

The Brothers Grimm gathered folktales from across Germany and though they have changed over time, these stories are still celebrated along the German Fairy Tale Route.

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At a standstill on the steps to Sacré-Cœur: Why John Wick cannot happen in real life

Upon our arrival to Sacré-Cœur Basilica, we quickly discovered that apparently everyone else in Paris wanted to live out their John Wick fantasies too.  

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Your Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics are in northern Italy, and you can join in the excitement!

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