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The Christmas Markets River Boat Cruise we took November 2022 was so much more than eating and shopping at the Christmas Markets. We learned about and experienced the many towns and cities along the way. Düsseldorf, Germany Our first port was Düsseldorf, a name I think is fun to say. I...
I’m always surprised when someone says they aren’t interested in going to Paris. The city of Light is my Happy Place. I love going there and always find new things to enjoy. But that happened to me not once but twice in one week earlier in Jan. First, a friend said she’d been there, gone...
Some might say that spending a week in rural France in January is a goofy thing to do. In fact, I have a friend who has a home there and works at getting to warmer, sunnier place doing the winter months. But I went and it was fun. Cold. A bit gray. But fun. Why? […]
I love Department Stores. Always have. Big shiny places filled with lots of interesting stuff. What I like is looking at the glorious and creative window displays, analyzing what the trends are based on what I see on racks and tables and shelves while enjoying the views from variety of store...
Come one, Come all. After being at the Musée Arts des Forains, I can imagine the call to festive folks. One reason I love Paris is that it isn’t a “once and done” kind of city. I find new things to do every time we go. Sometimes the discoveries are magical like a […]
It probably seems seems kinda goofy to be posting a blog about Holiday Decorations in Paris and Burgundy right now. After all, the sparkles and baubles and trees have been put away, disposed of while we move on into the new year. But I was in Paris and Burgundy at the end of December 2023...
When we signed up for a Christmas Markets River Boat Cruise, I mused “I wonder how many people would sign up to spend a week going to Christmas Markets. Well it turns out a whole boat load of people. Actually more than that. While we were on the Silver Amadeus, I saw other […]
Originally posted January 2018 “ Get thee to the Seine” That’s what I always tell first timers to Paris. Get yourself on a boat and travel through the middle of Paris on the Seine. Do I follow my own advice? Yep. No matter how much time I have in the City of Light I like […]
The Number one question I’ve been asked during the Pandemic is “Are you missing travel?” Of course, I am. Who isn’t? I love to travel and if you are reading this, you know how much I enjoy capturing my travel experiences on my camera and sharing them here on DesignDestinations.org Well,...
The COVID-19 lockdown gave Niall Benvie, wildlife and landscape photographer and photo tour leader, an unexpected opportunity to spend time in his local woods before migrating to France. Here he reflects on the value of the familiar, wherever it’s to be found. by Niall Benvie, guest...