Hauntingly beautiful is this view of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece at the Acropolis. A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, construction began in 447 BC and completed in 438 BC.
What is your favorite time of year to travel?
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Rocamadour, village, Lot département, Occitanie région, southwestern France. Its buildings, overlooked by a 14th-century château, rise in stages above the gorge of the Alzou River. Rocamadour owes its origin, according to tradition, to St. Amadour (or Amateur), who chose the spot as a hermitage. It became a place of pilgrimage in the early Middle Ages. More than 200 steps lead up the rock to the sanctuary. The churches in the sanctuary include the Romanesque basilica of Saint-Sauveur and the 12th-century crypt of St. Amadour. The lower town consists of a long street with fortified gateways and a restored 15th-century hall. The chief occupations in the area are sheep raising and the sale of truffles, nuts, and lavender. Tourism is also significant. Pop. (1999) 614; (2014 est.) 644.
Video courtesy of: La Petite Jucherie Maison D'hotes and Cookery School
Info from Britannica
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Bella vita, the beautiful life in Italy!
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We are forging deep bonds around the world as we confront Covid-19. No matter where we are in the world we are facing the same opportunities to grow from our slowing down and sheltering. #alonetogether #covid19 #worldunity #wewilltravelagain #stayhome #healthypractices #flattenthecurve
Chamonix is a vibrant town known as both a world-class ski resort and a mountaineering destination. Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, it is bordered by Switzerland and Italy and dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain peaking at the top of Mont Blanc (4810m).
With these vast, jagged mountains towering over the town, the scenery here is arguably the most spectacular in the French Alps. The snow-capped peaks soar into the bright blue sky, ancient glaciers sweep down towards the valley floor and waterfalls cascade through pine-covered hillsides.
The natural beauty of this valley is the main draw for those who love the outdoors whether skiers, mountaineers, hikers or sightseers. There is a real international feel here, not just from tourists but from individuals and families who have decided to settle here from all over the world.
More info: https://www.chamonet.com/
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Calabria is the toe of Italy’s boot, and one of the country’s least-visited regions, which is why you should come. It has mountains, three national parks (Aspromonte, Pollino, and Sila), 500 miles of coastline, turquoise waters, and rolling, green hills lined with olive, orange, and lemon trees. Calabria’s history stretches back to the 8th to 5th centuries BCE, when it was a colony of Greece known as Magna Graecia. Over the centuries, various cultures, including Spanish, Arabic, and Norman, have influenced the region’s culture, language, and architecture.
Read more: https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2018/know-before-you-go-to-calabria/
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Sequoia National Park
National park in Tulare County, California
Sprawling park filled with immense sequoia trees & offering hiking, camping & other activities.
The park is open year-round, but a popular time to visit is late spring and summer (May–Aug). The weather varies by altitude, but can be hot during this time. Wildflowers bloom in spring and early summer (Apr–Jun). Tours of Crystal Cave run May–Nov, but the cave can close at short notice due to weather conditions. The temperature inside is cool. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cool in the foothills and snowy at higher altitudes, with some road closures. It’s a common time to visit for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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This year we go to Italy. Cinque Terre, which means Five Lands, comprise the five small coastal villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso located in the Italian region of Liguria. They are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
From the Aurora Borealis Observatory...reindeer under the northern lights!
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