Palm trees, pool, a dog and a cat—yes, sign me up! We were lucky to visit my high school friend Alina once again and house/pet sit for her while she took a short and well-deserved vacation. While staying at her house not far from Avignon, we explored her village, Caumont sur Durance, relaxed in the garden, and loved on her two pets: Mila the Border Collie and her cat Mișu.
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Rooted in Roman history, the city of Carcassonne charms its visitors with a hilltop medieval citadel and slow-cooked comfort food: cassoulet.
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Coffee cup in hand, I step on the patio and take in the view of the emerald ocean. Palm trees sway in the breeze and the sunshine is already abundant even if it’s only 7 am. Normally, I’m not a morning person, but this is a great incentive! Belize knows how to welcome me to my first Caribbean vacation!
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My hometown Brasov sits in the elbow of the Carpathian Mountains, providing year-round opportunities for nature exploration, while combining small medieval town charm and modern amenities. I attempt yearly visits, and last year I had the added bonus of visiting with my nephew who lives in Switzerland. We explored Tampa mountain and Postavaru peak, we had our fill of traditional Romanian food and wine, and spent time catching up with family.
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Summer is a great time to get outside and have some fun! And that we did, in August of 2023, when my my cousin, her husband, and their daughter came to visit from Canada. We started the brief Colorado tour close to home: Arvada, Golden, and Morrison, Colorado.
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