What more can one say about Venice that hasn’t been already said? It’s beautiful, unlike any other European city in that there are no cars and it’s on an island (or set of islands). Yes, it’s touristy, but as I like to say, it’s touristy for a reason. Venice is one of the most attractive and interesting island cities I’ve ever been to. Its history looms large over the vaunted …
What’s better than a gal’s trip to the beautiful verdant French countryside replete with gorgeous castles? It’s hard to come up with anything better. The best part about the famous Loire Valley is that it’s only an hour by fast train from Paris. A Rich History Stretching 170 miles along the Loire River in Central France, the Loire Valley is steeped in history, and because of its riches, one that …