Tag: travel
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The Next Adventure in Annecy
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Timeless Charm with cobblestone adventures in the French Alps As the Uber driver pulled away with a cheery “Good Luck!” I stood in the foyer like a seasoned explorer about to embark on the next adventure in Annecy. I was surrounded by my suitcase and a collection of oddly shaped…
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The Adventure of Moving Day: From Southern Comfort to Alpine Bliss
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With a mix of excitement and a touch of wistfulness, departure day has arrived. The adventure of moving day: from southern comfort to alpine bliss was finally here. Saturday was here, and it was time to set off on our next adventure! It’s wild how much life you can pack…
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Create a Signature Perfume – A Perfume Making Experience
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Having settled into cozy Airbnb, the clothes are unpacked, and le frigo (the fridge) is stocked with some of the essentials. My daughter and I set out to explore this charming coastal town, Menton, soaking up its beauty and character. Wandering through the streets we discovered adorable specialty shops, inviting…
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Adapting To French Culture – Exploring Transportation
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The French way of life and philosophy about transportation reflect a blend of practicality, cultural appreciation for leisure and a respect for the environment. The idea of a shared urban transport system in France first emerged in 1662. Blaise Pascal obtained permission from King Louis XIV to establish a public carriage…
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My First Week Living in France
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Hello, again! So, we landed in Paris a day later than anticipated due to our flight having to be rescheduled for the following day because of maintenance issues. I coordinated my travel with my daughter so she could help me my first week living in France. My daughter, Gillian, had…
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Packing, Passports, and Paws
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Traveling with 2 dogs required another checklist of items. We are getting to the final steps and have to consider the packing, passports, and paws of the journey. The airport I was leaving from Teterboro, NJ was 6 hours by car. The flying regulations for the dogs were that they…
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France here we come!
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Well we have arrived in France!! It’s been a little over a week since we’ve been here. The dogs, Lily and Lucy and I have started to settle in our new “home” for the next seven weeks on the French Riviera. The trip was filled with unexpected turns of events. The…
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A Little About Me
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Hello, my name is Soraya and as of mid-April I have retired from work and stepped into the world of retirement. I am in the process of embarking on a brand new adventure moving to France in Mid October. I am ready to fully embrace this new chapter and wanted to…
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Considerations For Retirement
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I think it is interesting to reflect how for both men and women retirement has changed throughout decades. Women in the U.S. were not able to have their own checking account until 1974. It’s hard to believe that was not that long ago. Technically, women were able to open a…