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A day in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Posted on August 20, 2016 by julieovaltrades

I was surprised to see so much action going on in a town I’d barely heard of. As we were walking around a heard a lady say to her companion ‘more and more people come here every summer.’ Portsmouth is … Continue reading →

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Quebec City Daytrips

Posted on August 8, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Montmorency Falls, 5300 Boulevard Sainte-Anne, Ville de Québec, QC G1C 1S1, Canada Just minutes away from downtown Quebec City is a magnificent waterfall, at 272’ it is taller than Niagara Falls! Take the stairs up for continual views of the … Continue reading →

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Walking tour of Quebec City

Posted on August 7, 2016 by julieovaltrades

The week after I got back from Europe I had serious adventure funk. It was Memorial Day weekend in the states so with three good days of freedom, we had a great excuse to drive up to Quebec City. I … Continue reading →

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Eat your way through Quebec City, Part Two

Posted on August 6, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Markets: Marché du Vieux-Port de Québec, 160 Quai Saint-André, Ville de Québec, QC G1K 3Y2, Canada A varied market on the water at the edge of Old Quebec. You’ll find meal options, snacks, produce, knick knacks, and flowers. J.A. Moisan, … Continue reading →

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Island hop in Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, Lido

Posted on August 1, 2016 by julieovaltrades

If you have at least two days in Venice, after visiting the sights of the city on the first day, your second should absolutely be devoted to visiting the islands. A short and scenic ferry ride away from the mainland there … Continue reading →

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Eat you way through Venice

Posted on July 31, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Osteria Enoteca Ai Artisti, Fondamenta della Toletta 1169\abc, 30123 Venezia, Italy Without reservations, we scored the last table of the night in this cozy romantic osteria. The ambiance, food, and service were wonderful. I asked what a typical Venetian dish … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing in Venice

Posted on July 30, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Piazza San Marco Also known as St Mark’s Square, this is one of the top attractions in the city. There are a number of remarkable buildings here including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile, Doges Palace, and the Clock Tower. Best … Continue reading →

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Off the beaten path in Venice

Posted on July 29, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Scala Contarini del Bovolo, S. Marco, 4301, 30124 Venezia, Italy You want to get a great view of the city, but shutter at the thought of the crowds and lines you’ll find near the St Mark’s Campanile. What if I … Continue reading →

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Spontaneous daytrip to Florence

Posted on July 28, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Flying by the seat of our pants, we popped into Termini Station in Rome and bought the earliest roundtrip train tickets to Florence. The trip was approximately an hour and thirty minutes (each way), $47 (each way), and absolutely worth … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing in Rome

Posted on July 19, 2016 by julieovaltrades

Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma, Italy One of the best preserved ancient Roman structures, building began under the Emperor Augustus. The dome is one of the largest unreinforced and the oculus at the center provides the main source of … Continue reading →

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