Paris greeted us this morning with a gray and rainy day. Being in Paris in the winter didn’t give us the best impression of the city. I would love to return to Paris when it is green and lovely, and see that side of the city. The rain wasn’t too much of a trouble, as we planned to spend the…
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Lucky Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower at dusk As much as the organized part of me would like to claim that the secret to successful family travel is always researching thoroughly and planning ahead, I have to admit that a good deal of success can be pinned down to old fashioned good luck. That’s not to say that planning doesn’t have its part,…
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But We’re So Close- Ferryiing from England to France
Saying Goodbye England at the White Cliffs of Dover Almost any trip we take as a family is subject to what I like to call the “but we’re so close” syndrome. Because we consider traveling to be an essential part of the kid’s education, most of our trips are inspired by our current studies. Once we pick a destination, we…
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The Elusive Canterbury
Some things are just not meant to be. Canterbury and its famous Cathedral have been on my list of travel must sees since college. During my junior year, I found myself needing a literature class. The only choice that would fit into my packed schedule was medieval literature. I found a great attachment to Canterbury Tales in that class, and…
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Off the Beaten Path to Bodium Castle
I’ve always wondered what it was that made travelers want to explore off the beaten path. Everyone seems to be trying to get there, even reading books that tell them where to go. But just what is off the beaten path, and why should I want to go there? Today, we ventured off the beaten path in East Sussex, and…
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