Italy day trip by boat and train on the Lake Maggiore Express Last Saturday was the one full day our group of five Travel Belles would have together while staying ... Read more
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Colorful Provence, France (Southern France Favorite)
Oh so colorful Provence, France, I’m talking to you! There is a very serious peril traveling to certain places. The colors of Provence constantly make a play for my attention. ... Read more
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The Bad Belles of the Holiday Season
Last week you were introduced to a few of Europe's most shady Christmas characters. This week to prove that societal inflicted anxiety that accompanies many Christmas traditions does not stop with the efforts of a few ugly paternal types whose existence plays bad cop to Santa Claus's good, we bring…
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The Fourth of July Report from Pawleys Island, SC
If you have been visiting The Travel Belles for a while you may know that I live in Myrtle Beach, and that one of my favorite nearby places to visit ... Read more
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What Vidalia Onions and French Champagne Have in Common
This week we compare Georgia's Capital "V" Vidalia Onions to Capital "C" French Champagne. Bear with me.
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6 Travel Safety Tips for Women
Travel safety tips to best prepare and protect yourself during travel Before even hitting the tarmac there are dozens of small decisions that any Belle preparing for solo travel will have ... Read more
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Dream Water: Peace on Earth in a Bottle
Dream Water put to the test on an overseas flight by a lousy travel sleeper For me sleeping the night before a big trip is usually out of the question. ... Read more
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Aperitivo Hour on Piazza Savona in Alba, Italy
One of my favorite traditions in Italy is "Aperitivo" or taking a pre-dinner drink, either at home or at a bar to wet the appetite. Aperitivo is often accompanied with some food, but the traditional intent is not to spoil the appetite before the meal to follow.
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Flanders is A Festival for Across the Cafe Table
"Flanders is a Festival" campaign in Belgium.