This may be a cliché, but I always wanted to discover the wonders of Tahiti and to visit French Polynesia. Who doesn’t, right? I know, but I saved and saved and finally I got the money, found the time and was off to this amazing place. Imagine the photos of Bora Bora that stare at …
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Viviers, France – Medieval Icon
Like many medieval towns, it's best years and peak population (30,000) are well behind it. This formerly walled city dates back to the 5th century. There are now about 4,000 inhabitants but Viviers remains remarkably well preserved. Cars are heavily restricted (largely due to the narrow streets) and its cobbled rues are welcoming. The town …
Avignon, France – The Papal Palace
If you are in the south of France, and near Avignon, the "Palais des Papes" is an absolute must and is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was both a fortress and a palace to 6 Popes through a large part of the 14th century (1309-1376). It remained the property of the Pope …
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