Posts tagged wonders of the world
Postcards from Paris, No. 2: Glad Tidings from the Tidal Island of Mont Saint-Michel
Postcards from Paris, No. 2: Glad Tidings from the Tidal Island of Mont Saint-Michel

After giving ourselves time to settle in on Thursday, Friday came in like a lion, and not necessarily the cute and cuddly kind. While you process that visual, allow me to paint another one: the two of us, my traveling companion and me, walking through the streets of Paris before the sun had even risen, racing across town to meet our tour bus.

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Ready to Give the Middle East a Chance? 5 Destinations Worth Scouting Out
Ready to Give the Middle East a Chance? 5 Destinations Worth Scouting Out

There are 17 countries (including the partially-recognized state of Palestine) that are typically categorized as part of the Middle East, and while some areas are dangerous for travelers, there are also many, many places that would be worthy of any travel bucket list.

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