Stopovers in Spain yield surprises This trompe l'œ il mural is located in Zamora, Spain. Picture this in Zamora I don't have a lot to say about Zamora. We've decided to make t...

My third (of three) #AwayToLive post about my recent trip to #Portugal talks about two of our stopover cites in #Spain: #Zamora and #Mérida. #travel

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The Algarve isn't just about beaches and bars The fortress of Castro Marim is seen from the walls of the village's castle. Maybe I'm just not cut out for the Algarve. Or maybe living in ...

A recap of my recent trip to #Portugal continues on #AwayToLive
#Travel #Algarve

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Rainy skies in Aveiro turn blue in Évora If one picture can sum up our week in Aveiro, Portugal, this might be it. Deciding on a winter getaway seems to be more of a challenge these...

Our trip to #Portugal started with a whole lot of rain in #Aveiro. But skies cleared as we continued on to #Evora. Hope you enjoy the first of my three #AwayToLive posts about our most recent late winter #travel.

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Frankly, I like Germany The medieval architecture of Frankfurt's Alstad neighborhood is seen from the Iron Bridge. Travel, my favorite thing to do, has nearly groun...

Despite the pandemic, we were able to visit Frankfurt in the summer of 2020. Here’s my #AwayToLive blog post. #Travel #Germany #Frankfurt

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Versailles à vélo The mill is located in the charming Queen's Hamlet at Versailles. Years ago, on my first trip to France, my sister and I visited the Château...

I’ve always wanted to return to Versailles and explore the grounds on bike, so that’s just we did on our recent trip to Paris. Read about it on #AwayToLive #Travel #France #Versailles

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Paris needn't break the bank Some familiar Paris landmarks are seen across the Seine. Even in a city as pricey as Paris, it's not hard to find lots of things to do that ...

Spend time, not money, visiting Paris sites.

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#Travel #Paris #AwayToLive

We enjoy Sicilian food and freebies Gigantic cauliflowers are in season at the markets in Palermo. The vendors cut off the stalks for customers. In the region around Mt. Et...

And at last, here’s my final Away to Live blog post from my 2020 stay in Sicily. #Travel #Sicily #AwayToLive

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Palermo's puppets put on a show Marionettes are ready to take the stage at the Museo internazionale delle marionette Antonio Pasqualino in Palermo. Pinocchio and ...

My series about Sicily continues with this look at puppets in Palermo. #Travel #Sicily #AwayToLive

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Seaside and mountain villages of Sicily Hanging flower pots catch my eye in Taormina, a favorite tourist destination in Sicily. Despite spending a full month in Sicily, we v...

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#Travel #Sicily #AwayToLive

Visiting Christ and other Sicilian sites Cathedral of Saint Agatha in Catania contains the tomb of opera composer Vincenzo Bellini, the city's most celebrated native son. I...

Sicily is definitely on our list of places we want to revisit someday. Here’s my 3rd Away to Live post from 2020.
#Travel #Sicily #AwayToLive

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Exploring 'Greater Greece' in Sicily Almond blossoms frame Temple of Concord in Valle dei Templi, Agrigento. Sicily has long been a prize for the powerful: Greeks, Roma...

Part 2 of my Sicily series on Away to Live.
#Travel #Sicily #AwayToLive

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Escape to Sicily Medusa's head in the middle of the Trinacria (triangle) is the symbol of Sicily. An old Sicilian proverb says: Frivareddu è curtulidd...

Five years ago we spent a month in Sicily, returning to France on Feb. 29, 2020. Two weeks later the world locked down. Here’s the first of my series of posts about our Sicilian adventure.
#Travel #Sicily #Palermo #AwayToLive

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Be charmed by Lauzerte's art, views, and sweet wine Written and photographed by Mimi Beck Knudsen This post originally appeared on the Places & Faces blog for The Local Buzz. A cannon i...

I think the best thing about my Away to Live blog is that I can be reminded of places I’ve been that I otherwise might forget about.
#Travel #France #Lauzerte #AwayToLive

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Discover the quiet appeal of Moissac Written and photographed by Mimi Beck Knudsen This post originally appeared on the Places & Faces blog for The Local Buzz . The clois...

Here’s a blog post about a town about 90 minutes from my village. Revisiting these posts reminds me of wonderful places I’ve nearly forgotten about.
#Travel #France #Moissac #AwayToLive

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Explore prehistory all year round at La Roque Saint Christophe The 32-step monolithic staircase at La Roque Saint-Christophe is one of the largest in Europe. This post originally appeared on the Pl...

I’m so fortunate to live close to prehistoric sites such as La Roche Saint-Christophe.

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#Travel #France #Dordogne #LaRoqueSainte-Christophe #AwayToLive

Discover Périgueux's historical trove An ancient structure overlooks the Isle River in Périgueux. This post originally appeared on the Places & Faces blog for The Local B...

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#Travel #Perigueux #France #AwayToLive

Surprisingly strollable Madrid This whimsical fountain is on the Paseo del Prado in Madrid. Our recent trip to Madrid comes at the end of our February journey to the ...

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#Travel #Spain #Madrid #AwayToLive

Unforgettable Krakow Cloth Hall is the centerpiece of Rynek Glowny, Krakow's main square. This post is full of pictures — about twice as many as usual — thanks t...

I’ve been posting Away to Live blogs from my archive, but today’s my most recent.

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#Travel #Krakow #Poland #AwayToLive

Porto, the second time around The colorful Porto waterfront is seen from Vila Nova de Gaia. Three years ago, we made our first visit to Porto. Evidently, we liked it ...

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#Travel #Porto #Portugal #AwayToLive

University is Coimbra's crown jewel The city of Coimbra (pronouced 'queen-bra') is seen from the University campus. We're on a bus from Porto to Coimbra, and I'm studying ...

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#Travel #Portugal #Coimbra #AwayToLive