Day trip to Avignon, France

Day trip to Avignon, France

Last day trip on our adventure. We decided to drive to the city of Avignon just about 2hrs from the apartment. The weather was forecast…

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Monaco – Our 5th Country

Monaco – Our 5th Country

Early Sunday morning drive to beautiful and exclusive Monaco. Monaco is an independent and sovereign country located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea about…

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Drive to Toulon’s Memorial of the Liberation

Drive to Toulon’s Memorial of the Liberation

Today we’ll explore more of the city of Toulon, starting with a trip up Mont Faron to the Memorial du Debarquement et de la Liberation…

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Musee National de la Marine

Musee National de la Marine

Opened promptly at 10am so we had plenty of time to explore inside. The museum is located in the middle of an active French naval…

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Ferry ride to the mainland, Toulon, France

Ferry ride to the mainland, Toulon, France

Last city on Corsica, Ajaccio. Birthplace of the legend, Napoleon Bonaparte. Born 1769 right here in Ajaccio, Corsica’s capitol city. There are several monuments to…

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Onward to Piana (sounds just like it’s spelled)

Onward to Piana (sounds just like it’s spelled)

Our next destination on the tour of Corsica is Piana, a small, very small town on the north eastern side of the island. This stop…

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Day Trek to Old Town and the Citadel

Day Trek to Old Town and the Citadel

Off early this morning for a hefty walk to Old Town. Not sure of the elevation change or the number of steps, but it’s a…

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Arrival in Bonifacio, Corsica

Arrival in Bonifacio, Corsica

Back in French territory for a few days. After a short 1hr ferry ride across the Strait of Bonifacio, we headed off to our hotel….

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