Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, is a city on the Balkan peninsula, still visibly recovering from the longest siege in modern European history, which began 20 years ago this month. It ... Read more
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Jeanne Baret: First Woman to Travel Around the World
As the first woman to travel around the world, Jeanne Baret is definitely on the list as a contender for the original Travel Belle. Neil Armstrong. Ferdinand Magellan. Roald Amundsen. ... Read more
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Visit Guérande, France
I am in Guérande, France, a charming, walled, medieval village near the Atlantic coast. The town is the stuff of fairy tales, dreamlike, really. It is the kind of French village I always hope I’ll luck into.
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Ethnotek Backpack: A Travel Belles Review
From Ethnotek, a great carry on that supports artisans around the world. You can check the out the [easyazon_link keywords=”Ethnotek backpack” locale=”US” tag=”tbelles-20″]Ethnotek backpack[/easyazon_link] on Amazon to see it for ... Read more
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Southeast New Mexico with the Grandkids
A recent trip to southeast New Mexico reminded me of the challenges and joys of traveling with children under 10. To be exact our nine, seven and five-year-old grandchildren accompanied ... Read more
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Labyrinth by Kate Mosse: A French Medieval Geek’s Review
Labyrinth, by Kate Mosse, was the book which led me to Carcassonne, a town in the South of France. In simple terms, this is a time-slip, grail-quest novel, but this does it would be a disservice to say this book is just like The Da Vinci Code. Labyrinth is not…
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Travel Tips for Italy: 8 Lessons learned from a Minor Injury
Sometimes there are just things, albeit unofficial, that you should just know. That’s why I’m telling you all about my non-medical travel tips for Italy…that I learned from a minor ... Read more
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Travel Expectations and Finding the Silver Lining
I’m sure that every one who loves to travel the world has at least once experienced a moment of disappointment. You have chosen a destination because of the beautiful or interesting things you have heard or seen in pictures; you get there and all you think is: oh my God,…
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Tour the Cheese Regions of the United States
A cheesy new idea for combing food and travel… The United States is the largest cheese-producing country, making 30 percent of all the world’s cheese. Similar to craft beer, the ... Read more