Tagged With "Croque Madame Café"
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Re: Minding manners saves you money
Hopefully the customers are also treated politely. And I don't think all tourists that say" un café" are rude. It could be they are Japanese or Chinese and "café" is the only word they know.
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Re: Finishing college. Need help planning trip to U.K,
England is only as big as Florida ! I haven't seen a Guide book that sub-divides us! Wales is full of Castles, Mountains and Lakes. Tourists often divide England between the North and South. The North is often cooler and wetter than further South. But your Dollar will go twice as far up here in the North! And we're much friendlier. Have a look at places you'd like to visit. York (the old one) will keep you busy for 2 days. Train or Bus from Liverpool. Or a day or two in Europe from Liverpool...
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Visiting Western Greenland. Part II – Western Greenland on Foot!
Part I covered three Greenlandic towns I have visited but my real passion is being out in West Greenland’s wilderness. So this part is about what it has to offer those willing to get out there on foot and under canvas! I...
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Where Gumbo was #85)
In addition its contributions to the performing arts Los Angeles is also home to the largest art museum in the Western United States – The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Located on Wilshire Blvd just east of Fairfax Ave....
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Scottsdale By the Numbers
Scottsdale Attractions: 1) Hot Air Expeditions: Start your day in a hot air balloon soaring over the desert with the sun creeping over the mountains. 2) Taliesin West : Frank Lloyd...
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Back to Oaxaca: Michael's House
PortMoresby finds her perfect place in Oaxaca, Mexico, in a strikingly modern house tucked into Xochimilco, the oldest neighborhood in the city.
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June 20, 2017: Bagno Vignoni
Marilyn Jones continues her Tuscan journey with a visit to a thermal bath dating to before the Romans.
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June 26, 2017: Chocolateria San Gines, Madrid
DrFumblefinger visits the most famous place to get a hot chocolate in Madrid, usually consumed with churros.
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Caguas Botanical Gardens: a taste of history and culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the garden, which is organized to mirror aspects of the island's culture and history.
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 1
Professor Abe begins the first in a four part series about visiting the beautiful Greek island of Ikaria. The landscape is lovely and the wildflowers were especially remarkable during his visit.
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Dispatches from Ikaria: Part 2
Professor Abe's visit to Ikaria continues, this week looking at some of the island's geothermal springs which drew some of the first tourists to the island. Today the Greek island is a spa destination with a number of charming small towns and villages.
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Sansepolcro, Italy—Home to Renaissance Art Treasures
Marilyn Jones visits a small Tuscan city with a beautiful cathedral and a small but important museum.
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The Woodlands Resort, The Woodlands, Texas
Texan Marilyn Jones checks out a luxury resort that's part of a suburban planned community near Houston.
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Tourist to Traveler: Exploring Old San Juan
Jonathan L, a veteran traveler to Puerto Rico, takes you down some of his favorite off-the-tourist-track streets in Old San Juan
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A Tour of Stained Glass in Old San Juan
Old San Juan has a wealth of gorgeous stained glass in a variety of styles. Jonathan L shows us some of the best.
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Walking the Golden Gate Bridge
Jonathan L takes us on a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Join him and take in the views.
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Apr. 4, 2017: Coffee Estate in Guatemala
Marilyn Jones isn't a coffee drinker, but she found her visit to a tropical coffee producer an enjoyable learning experience.
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Poking around Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to the small and historic West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.
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The RiverWalk and Outlet Collection - New Orleans, Louisiana
Samantha and her husband had a wonderful time walking around the RiverWalk in NOLA. They saw the Mississippi River, the Creole Queen Ship & the Outlet Collection.
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Ashland, Virginia: "Center of the Universe"
Stephanie shares a visit to the charming community of Ashland, known by some as the "Center of the Universe".
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Prince's Island Park, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits Prince's Island Park, situated on an island in the Bow River just north of downtown Calgary
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January 10, 2020: Octopussy, St Tropez
GeorgeG comes across a celebrity yacht while breakfasting in St. Tropez.
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Parks in Melbourne: Where to Relax, Play and Exercise this Summer.
Looking for a terrific park to visit in Melbourne? Anees has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Heard Museum: American Indian Art and Artifacts
Samantha shares her educational visit to the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. There is so much to see and learn.
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Musical Legends Park: Louisiana Celebrates Musical Greats
Music is a big part of Louisiana's cultures; Join Samantha on a visit to a park that honors its masters.
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Syria: A Wing and a Prayer
Bob Cranwell shares memories of leading his first tour group into Syria.
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Shreveport Aquarium: Tiny but Mighty
On Marilyn Jones's visit to the aquarium, she found that it doesn't take too much space for a great experience.
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April 12, 2020: Jama Michalika cafe, Krakow
DrFumblefinger comes across a 19th century cafe in Krakow, exuding historic charm and serving tasty tradiitonal cuisine.
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April 4, 2020: 1886 Buffalo Cafe, Calgary
DrFumblefinger visits an older building in Calgary. Originally home to a lumber and power company, today it houses a popular breakfast spot.
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Only a Taste of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has too much good food of too many kinds to 'do' in a day, but PHeymont enjoyed his food tour nonetheless!
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Barcelona's "Other Architect"
Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi...
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New Orleans—Museum Highlights Young Voices of Resilience
Stories shape our past and mold our present. New Orleanians have been retelling Hurricane Katrina disaster stories for a decade——odysseys of helicopter evacuations, ruined homes, and lost loved-ones. But now we are changing the...
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SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY TO OPEN A CAFÉ THIS FALL
Good news and it's been a long time coming - read the story here .
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Starbucks to pop up in France's Monoprix
French department store/supermarket operator Monoprix will open its doors to Starbucks 'salons du café' in some of its flagship stores, starting with one in Lyon and one in Paris. For Starbucks, it's an opportunity to break out into a...
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Sighisoara, Romania
Wow! What a charming place! That was my first thought driving through the gate to Sighisoara citadel. The impression was certainly still applicable when we started wandering the cobbled streets among the pink, green, yellow, blue and red houses. You...
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Sights and Sounds of the French Quarter, New Orleans
Samantha shares some of the interesting sights and sounds she experienced on her recent trip to the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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April 23, 2018: Street Art in Dubai's Al Fahidi Historic District
DrFumblefinger shares some of the street art he encountered during his visit to Dubai.
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Horse Carriages and Cape Disappointment
A varied day in the Northwest with Jonathan L, including museums and scenic beauty.
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Passport Woes
Passports -- we can't travel without them and many of us enjoy seeing the various stamps we collect on our journeys. Bob Cranwell shares some colorful passport-related moments in his illustrious travel career.
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Travel Guide to Southwestern Missouri
We visit some of the attractions of Southwestern Missouri, including Branson and some of the region's lovely natural attractions.
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Where to Eat and Sleep in Sicily
Jonathan L gives us a list of his favorite places to grab a bite and lay his head in Sicily
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Port Townsend, Washington
Jonathan L spends some time in a former major port that's become a pleasant waterfront community on Puget Sound.
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Jan. 19, 2018: Kerkyra, Greek Islands
Better known as Corfu, Kerkyra holds a charm for GarryRF.
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The Frick Museum and Gardens, Pittsburgh (Where Gumbo Was #257)
George G visits the lovely Frick House and Gardens in Pittsburgh, and shares the history of the home, its gardens and wonderful car collection!
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Not-So-Hidden Gems in Historic Lewisburg
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares some of the travel treasures she discovered while visiting Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
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A Visit to the National Museum of Women in the Arts
George G shares some of the artistic treats he saw at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, DC.
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Astoria, Oregon
Jonathan L takes a trip to the Columbia River and the old cannery town of Astoria, Oregon
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May 5, 2018: The Coffee Museum, Al Fahidi Historic District
Within the charming historic Al Fahidi Historic District of Dubai you'll find a home that has been converted into a museum dedicated to the world's most popular breakfast beverage.
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Rambler in Paris: Buildings and Grounds
PHeymont shares some more views collected while wandering Paris, this time focusing on structures and perspectives.