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17 must-see places in Louisiana
For this latest trip to the USA, we set off to visit Louisiana. This southern U.S. state is one of a kind. Indeed, it is marked by a rich history and a fascinating cultural mix. Founded by French settlers, it still…
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Visit Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana
On our trip to Louisiana, we spent an evening and a morning in Baton Rouge, the capital of the U.S. state of Louisiana. This American city of 200,000 inhabitants is a major political, educational and industrial center. It is located 1h15…
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A day on the plantation trail in Louisiana
After visiting New Orleans, we picked up our rental car and hit the road for a week. Our first stop on this Louisiana road trip was the plantation route between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Louisiana’s Plantation Route takes in a…
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Visit New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2 days
For this new trip to the USA, we spent 10 days in Louisiana. The program included a 2-day visit to New Orleans and a week-long road trip to discover part of Louisiana. But let’s start with a visit to New Orleans,…
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14 must-see places to explore in Denver and the surrounding area
During a previous trip to the United States, we took the legendary California Zephyr train, which runs from Chicago to San Francisco. We made a one-day stop in Denver, Colorado. And I fell in love with the place right away. I…
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A weekend in Zermatt: Matterhorn, marmots and glacier
Where can you go in Switzerland for a weekend combining nature, adventure and gastronomy? Zermatt, of course! This was the second time we’d been to Zermatt. The first time was in winter, this time it was summer. And unsurprisingly, the charm…
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt
One weekend in August, we took the legendary Glacier Express train to Zermatt. We then spent 2 days in this magnificent car-free town. We took the opportunity to visit the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, one of the most emblematic and spectacular attractions…
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Aboard the Glacier Express: a legendary train in Switzerland
When you think of train travel, few evoke as much fascination and prestige as the Glacier Express. This legendary train criss-crosses Switzerland from Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city, to Zermatt, the iconic resort at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. In August,…
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The Kronberg: a magical place in the Appenzell region
What’s my favorite place in Switzerland? The Kronberg, an emblematic mountain in the Appenzell Pre-Alps, culminating at 1,663 meters. Although less well-known and therefore less touristy than other Swiss peaks, the Kronberg seduces me every time with its authenticity and exceptional…
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A wonderful day at Rapperswil-Jona in Switzerland
On a trip to Switzerland, we did a visit in Rapperswil-Jona. Nicknamed the City of Roses and nestled on the shores of Lake Zurich, combines medieval history, natural beauty and modern charm. Indeed, with its lush rose gardens, cobbled streets and…
