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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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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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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Before our most recent family cruise, there was a lot of discussion about what we should see in Rome. With so many historic places and only one day to explore, how could we decide? To help everyone plan the trip, we gave the family honest descriptions of each popular attraction. This helped our group narrow …
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If you are booking airfare on a budget you may not find a direct flight. But layovers don't have to be an inconvenience. With the right itinerary, you can add a new adventure to your trip. There are a few things to consider if you plan to leave the airport before your next flight. Along …
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Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you wanted to escape to the islands after work? We have! At first the idea sounded crazy, but after narrowing down the things we wanted to do, we created an itinerary that highlighted the relaxation, beauty and culture of Hawaii's capital city. Here are the top 5 things …
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