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Chillon Castle – Château de Chillon

March 19, 2019 by Carol Perehudoff Leave a Comment

Chillon Castle near Montreux

If you’re travelling to Lake Geneva in Europe, don’t miss a trip to Chillon Castle, the Château de Chillon. Located just outside Montreux, this stunning medieval fortress has an idyllic setting, a shadowy past and a dungeon that has inspired scores of poets and painters. Today, Chillon Castle is one of the most popular attractions […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Switzerland

Breakfast at the Vatican

March 1, 2019 by Carol Perehudoff 17 Comments

Raphael Rooms at the Vatican

Looking for the the best way to see the Vatican? Here’s an experience that’s off the rails. Have you heard of the Vatican Breakfast? Offered through the Vatican Museums itself, you’ll get skip-the-line tickets, early access and discover a unique thing to do in Rome. An early morning Vatican tour My husband, Mark, turned over in […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Italy Tagged With: Rome

Chateau de Cheverny in the Loire Valley, France

April 12, 2018 by Carol Perehudoff 12 Comments

Chateau de Cheverny Loire Valley France

Visiting Chateau de Cheverny in the Loire Valley of France might just be a highlight of your trip. Known for its richly-decorated interior and its connection to the Tintin comic books – it was the inspiration for Captain Haddock’s Marlinspike Hall – this gleaming French castle is the only family-occupied chateau open to the public. […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Europe, France

Conwy Castle, North Wales: why you should visit

August 1, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 17 Comments

Conwy Castle

Conwy Castle, North Wales, in the coastal town of Conwy, is an evocative attraction to visit. With a history that dates back to the 1200s, this mighty fortress is one of Edward I’s Iron Ring of Castles, and a fascinating part of the history of the British Isles. Here’s your ultimate Conwy Castle guide.   […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Wales

Visiting Chateau d’Amboise, France

July 12, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 9 Comments

Amboise Castle © L. de Serres

Visiting Chateau d’Amboise, France, is a highlight of any Loire Valley tour. Known as the Royal Nursery, many future kings and queens were raised here, and Leonardo da Vinci worked here in 1516, but this popular French castle hides more than one tragic tale. Visiting Chateau d’Amboise, France The Chateau d’Amboise killed Charles VIII in […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Europe, France

Tepla Monastery: a day trip from Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne or Prague

May 16, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff Leave a Comment

Tepla Monastery

Tepla Monastery makes an intriguing day trip from Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne or even Prague. Located in the Czech province of Bohemia, this ancient monastery has a 12th-century church, a famous Neo-Baroque library and a heart-breaking past.   Tepla Monastery: a day trip from Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne or Prague As the formidable female guide at […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Czech Republic

Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom – adventure at the Face Temple

March 8, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 2 Comments

Mystical places Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom

If you’re visiting Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, don’t miss Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom’s centrepiece sight. It just may make you think deep thoughts.   Visiting Bayon, the ‘Face Temple’ of Angkor “That Japanese man just took your photo,” I say to my husband, Mark, as we’re wandering around Bayon Temple under the shadow of a massive face […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Cambodia

Jade Emperor Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon attractions

February 22, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 11 Comments

Four Diamonds Jade Emperor Pagoda in Saigon

One of the most interesting attractions in Ho Chi Minh City is the Jade Emperor Pagoda. This otherworldly temple is well worth visiting if you’re in Saigon, Vietnam, but if you want to ‘live it’ rather than just see it, read on. My first stop in Ho Chi Minh City, the Jade Emperor Pagoda I don’t want to visit […]

Filed Under: Attractions, Sacred Places, Vietnam

Chateau de Chenonceau: rivalry at the ‘Ladies Castle’ in the Loire Valley, France

February 9, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 17 Comments

Chateau de Chenonceau, Loire Valley, France

The fabulous Chateau de Chenonceau, the ‘Ladies Castle’ in the Loire Valley of France inspires passion like no other chateau. A visit to Chenonceau is to delve into one of the most scandalous rivalries in French history, that of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, Queen of France.     Chateau de Chenonceau: a gift […]

Filed Under: Attractions, France

Visiting Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France

January 17, 2017 by Carol Perehudoff 11 Comments

Chambord Castle in the Loire Valley

Visiting Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley, France, is a glimpse into Renaissance history, architectural glory and the reign of the French king Francois I. Here is everything you need to know to plan a visit to the largest chateau in the Loire Valley. Built by Francois I of France It must be nice […]

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