Make The Most Of Your Travels
On a recent trip, we took the train from Interlaken to Paris. The ride brought us through east-central France, past an area known as Burgundy or Bourgogne. As wine lovers and serial excursionists, we knew we had to stop and make the most of this travel day! We chose a guided tour with Authentica, which …
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On our way from Zermatt to Paris, we made a stop in Interlaken. Although it was not technically a layover, we only had about 24 hours to visit this beautiful city, so of course we made the most of it! In addition to being a popular tourist destination, Interlaken is home to Balmers, the first …
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We went to Japan on a food pilgrimage. After learning about the symbolic importance of food and the new year, we traded in our champagne bottles for soba noodles. While eating our way through Tokyo and Osaka we learned a few things about dining that you may want read about before your next trip to …
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If you have been reading blogs about visiting Italy, you may have come across warnings about pickpockets, scams and other crimes. In our experience, we have found that Italy is actually no different from any other metropolitan area. Any city can be dangerous for tourists if you aren't careful. The best way to avoid looking …
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With a love of both the mountains and Disney, how could we miss a chance to visit the village of Zermatt? This iconic mountain resort is best known for its incredible views of the Matterhorn. The majestic landscape and Swiss hospitality was unmatched by any other destination we've visited. I think it's safe to say, …
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If you know us, you know that we can't pass up a visit to Disneyland, no matter where we are in the world! Our latest adventure took us through France where we spent two days at the Disneyland Paris Resort. The resort is split into two parks, Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. Here are a …
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Budapest is an incredible city with thousands of years of history and architecture to see. So where should you start exploring? Anywhere! No matter where you are staying in Budapest, you can easily walk to many major sites and attractions. Below we have outlined our "grand circle tour" of the city. At a leisurely pace, …
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We just returned from our latest trip around the globe and are exited to share our adventures with you! But of course, it wouldn't be Loving the Layover unless we made the most of our stopover. For this trip, we flew from Oakland to Budapest, with a 5 hour layover in Oslo. Our original plan was …
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When you think of California, you might imagine the hills of San Francisco or the glamour of LA, but the state has more to offer than just big cities. Traveling north, you'll find fertile wine valleys and scenic mountain views. If you are headed into the Tahoe area, don't miss our favorite little town that's …
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The internet makes traveling together look like a dream. Yes, there are exotic adventures and romantic places...but there are also long haul flights and jet-lagged companions. In order to help couples who may be voyaging together for the first time, we have compiled a list of quick tips that help make every trip together wonderful! …
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