Avignon is famous for its rich papal history and unfinished bridge, and I think many of us are familiar with the nursery song: Sur le pont d’Avignon. We explored the city inside the walls in early May. Across the river Rhone, we discovered the historic charm of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon with its citadel, tower, monasteries, and stunning views of Avignon.
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Every February, the little town of Golden, Colorado is taken over by the best in fluff. Thousands of golden retrievers invade the streets, spreading joy and collecting pettings from the humans who love them. Each year, the International Golden Retriever Day festivities get more exciting and the crowds get bigger. This year, Colorado welcomed pets and humans from 44 states!
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September is a great month to be in Europe and, if you are a beer and fun aficionado, Munich is a great destination. Oktoberfest brings music, colorful costumes, and lots of beer to the table, so you are sure to be entertained. Our Munich stop was brief in 2022, but thoroughly enjoyable, and we got a very quick taste of the city preparing for festivities.
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