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A Scenic Journey from Italy to Switzerland on the Bernina Express
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A Scenic Journey from Italy to Switzerland on the Bernina Express

If you're dreaming of an unforgettable Swiss experience, the Bernina Express should be at the top of your list. This scenic train…
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ABC Swiss Quality Hotel Chur: A Comfortable Stay for Bernina Express Travelers
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ABC Swiss Quality Hotel Chur: A Comfortable Stay for Bernina Express Travelers

During my recent visit to Switzerland, I had the pleasure of staying at the ABC Swiss Quality Hotel Chur, a charming and…
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Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam: A Convenient and Charming Stay Near Amsterdam Centraal
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Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam: A Convenient and Charming Stay Near Amsterdam Centraal

During a recent river cruise, I had the pleasure of staying at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam for a quick one-night…
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Travel Diaries: Paris
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Travel Diaries: Paris

Day 14: Paris The last day… and the only day on this trip that I didn’t have anything planned. it was so…
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Travel Diaries: Paris & Normandy
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Travel Diaries: Paris & Normandy

Day 13 - Part 1: Normandy The next day was a very early departure for a very long day-trip to Normandy. Despite…
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Travel Diaries: Paris!
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Travel Diaries: Paris!

Day 12: Paris! We took the Eurostar from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris, and it was not great… but it was only about…
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Travel Diaries: Amsterdam
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Travel Diaries: Amsterdam

Day 11: A rainy day in Amsterdam It’s nice that Viking doesn’t rush you off the boat, and you can choose your…
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Travel Diaries: Kinderdjik, Netherlands
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Travel Diaries: Kinderdjik, Netherlands

Day 10 - Kinderdijk, The Netherlands The morning was spent sailing through the rainy Netherlands to Kinderdijk, where we had an afternoon…
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Travel Diaries: Cologne, Germany
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Travel Diaries: Cologne, Germany

Day 9: Cologne, Germany It was lovely to be docked the whole day and late into the night in Cologne, so we…
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Travel Diaries: Cruising the Scenic Middle Rhine
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Travel Diaries: Cruising the Scenic Middle Rhine

Day 8: Mom’s birthday! The first part of this day was a gorgeous, narrated cruise through the middle Rhine, lined with so…
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