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Planning a trip to Japan for the first time
Planning your first trip to Japan can seem daunting at first: a different language, cultural norms that can sometimes be confusing, and a massive transportation network. However, once you’re there, everything becomes surprisingly simple. So with a few pointers and a…
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Visit Osaka: a guide to must-see attractions
Visit Osaka marks the final stop on our trip to Japan! Here, the change in atmosphere is dramatic. Osaka is rawer, more vibrant, and more uninhibited than Kyoto or Tokyo… this city never sleeps, and it certainly left a lasting impression…
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A day trip to Nara: the park, temples, and sacred deer
A day trip to Nara is a must-do when traveling in the Kansai region. Located just a few kilometers from Kyoto and Osaka, Japan’s ancient capital offers a fascinating immersion into the country’s history. With its UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples, ancient…
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The 7 most beautiful road trips in the United States
Over the past few years, we’ve taken some incredible road trips across the United States. We loved them all—though, to be honest, some more than others. We spent hours—or rather, days—planning them. Some stops were magical, others a bit of a…
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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…
