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Exploring Grand Hotel Billia

September 19, 2014

Grand Hotel Billia is, without a doubt, one of the nicest properties that I've stayed at during my (many) years of travel. There are several hotels that have won me over with their charm and impeccable service and attention to detail; The Pacific Hot...

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Fog Covered Mountains in Aosta Valley

September 17, 2014

This morning, I was surprised to see a thick, fog rolling over the mountains of Aosta Valley. The scene reminded me of something straight out of a Led Zepplin song or one of my favorite childhood books, The Hobbit. At any moment, I half expected to s...

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Leaving Slovenia…

September 16, 2014

Today was a full day of travel. After six days in Nova Gorica, we were excited head West from Slovenia to Saint Vincent, located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. Nova Gorica is a beautiful, small town, with lots of local charm and a really nice c...

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A Rainy Day in Nova Gorica

September 12, 2014

When we woke up today, it was to the sound of rain. Anxious to get out and explore the town of Nova Gorica, we snuggled up under an umbrella and managed to stay semi dry as we went for a walk around the town. Our first stop was for supplies and so we...

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Perla Hotel and Casino

September 10, 2014

Even after a good night's rest, we were still on the tired side when we woke up this morning, mostly due to a day of travel and jet lag. However, after a semi successful search for Red Bull (we found regular, but no sugar free), we managed to caffein...

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New York City to Nova Gorica, Slovenia

September 9, 2014

I fell asleep in New York, woke up in Venice, and now I'm in Slovenia. It's been less than 24 hours and I've been in three countries. I'm tired, but overall, I'm feeling pretty good. We had to get to JFK Airport extra early last night so that we c...

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Hotel Verta by Rhombus in London

September 30, 2013

Although we'd been enjoying our time very much at the London Marriott in West India Quay (you can read my post here), JC and decided to shake things up a bit and try a different hotel during our last couple of days in London. Our second stop was Hote...

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London Marriott at West India Quay/Canary Wharf

September 28, 2013

After spending the first few days in Hastings, England, JC and I wanted to move a little closer to London and explore some of the great landmarks, tourist attractions, and shopping that the city has to offer. We opted to stay at the London Marriott i...

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Summerfields House in Hastings, England

September 27, 2013

While in Hastings, JC and I stayed at a charming little bed and breakfast called Summerfields House. Summerfields House is owned by Liz and Alfredo, a lovely couple who have been operating the inn for many years. One of the first little treats that t...

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Battle Abbey in East Sussex, England

September 26, 2013

Battle Abbey is where the Battle of Hastings was fought between the Duke William II of Normandy and the Anglo-Saxon King Harold II in October of 1066. We decided to do the self guided audio tour which did a great job of leading us through the even...

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Bon Voyage America, Hello UK!

September 24, 2013

Flight to Europe is booked, and our bags are packed. First stop: UK, where we plan to rent a car and drive out to Hastings. For the first couple of nights, we are planning to stay at a little bed and breakfast, located close by to where JC's co...

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