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7 Things You’ll Love About Grenoble, France

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I confess…

I’ve been studying abroad in Grenoble, France for the past six months and I’ve fallen in love… with the city!

Grenoble is located in the Isère Valley of the French Alps and is a medium-sized city with a student population of around 60,000, lending to its young city vibe.  It’s one of the top business centers of France, being the headquarters for multiple international companies.  It’s also friendly to foreigners without being too touristy.  Grenoble’s location and weather makes it ideal for a visit any time of year.

So, let me tell you my love story and seven reasons why you’ll fall in love with Grenoble too…

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The Best Paris Walking Tour (With Photos!)

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Paris Walks

They say it can take anywhere from four to nine months to visit the entire art collection at the Louvre.

And that’s just one museum!

But don’t let that get you down.  Even if you don’t have months to tackle all the museums and historic landmarks in Paris, you can still see most of it in on a Paris walking tour.

And the best part…

Most landmarks are outside… so you can glimpse down a courtyard, gate, or unassuming alley to discover Paris’s best kept secrets.

On this Paris walking tour, you’ll discover Paris’s best highlights and neighborhoods…

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An Insider’s Guide to Oktoberfest Germany…

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Oktoberfest; Munich, Germany

Sweet, delicious flowing beer!

What better way to celebrate an old royal wedding, than with the 16 to 18 day beer-chugging elegance called Oktoberfest?

With an unlimited amount of beer guzzlers, pork knuckle choppers, beer wenches and drunk BFF’s singing David Hasselhoff at the top of their lungs, you’re sure to love the chaos of the 200 year old festivities.Continue

Hiking in Liechtenstein

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Hiking in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is one of those rare countries in the world that you could pass right through it without even noticing.  But not because it isn’t beautiful.  It’s actually a country with incredible and unspoiled alpine scenery.  Yet, it doesn’t have a noticeable border and it’s tiny.

So small you could walk across it in several hours. Which is exactly what you should do.Continue

Discover the World’s Largest Ice Cave – Eisriesenwelt

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Salzburg, Austria

Eisriesenwelt is German and means “The World of Ice Giants.”

It looks like it came straight out of a science fiction novel.

Even before you start the steep ascent up the bare, craggy mountain face, you see it…

A giant hole that looks like the entrance to a dragon’s lair.

The locals refused to go into it for centuries, believing it was the doorway to hell.

From the outside, it’s easy to see why…

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Great Hikes; Corsica, France

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Corsica, France

The birthplace of Napoleon has a chip on its shoulder.

Its magnificent mountains cover two-thirds of the island and seem to be posturing in defiance as if to say “Who dares trample over my peaks and plateaus?”

While it’s not overwhelmingly tall, it’s terrain is notoriously grueling to cover, making it one of the greatest hikes in Europe.Continue

Wenzel’s Walk; Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

It’s wealth is so subtle you would never know it. There are no high-rise buildings and no massive development. Yet, leave no doubt, Luxembourg is a patrician amongst aristocrats. What you find in her city is the very definition of charm and modesty.

Clean streets, flawlessly manicured lawns, castles that retain their antiqueness yet are in perfect condition and a feeling that it was all done effortlessly. Luxembourg is a wonder to behold. Continue

Ultimate Recreation Park; Area 47, Austria

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Area 47, Austria

Sorry kids, but this playground is for the big boys and girls.

Area 47 is not for kids, but it will sure have you giggling like one.

Europe’s largest outdoor adventure park will have you splashing in the water, flying through the air and covering a lot of ground. There is enough adrenaline filled activity to last you a year. Continue

Weekend in the Mullerthal Region, Luxemburg

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Mullerthal Region, Luxemburg

Luxemburg is impossibly beautiful. Starting in the capital city and radiating out in all directions, it gives the visitor a feeling of being in a fantasy world where river nymphs and fairies can found not far from where cupid and his well aimed arrows are waiting in the trees.

Nowhere is this feeling more prevalent than in the Mullerthal Region, a place they call “Little Switzerland,” and a spot that is just magic. Continue

The Secret Catacombs of Paris…

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Secret Catacombs; Paris, France

Where do we bury our dead?

Where do we keep their bones?

These were the questions French officials were asking in the 1780’s, as Paris suffered from the oppressive stink of mass (open) graves and the decomposing bodies laying in them. There was no room left in the city’s cemeteries and the risk of disease was amplifying the problem. Continue

Harbor Tour; Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Atlanterhavsveien, Norway

A port that stretches for 25 miles (41km) is larger than a handful of countries.

Rotterdam’s port is the biggest in Europe and perhaps the most futuristic in the world.

One of the best ways to get a feel for this powerful seafaring city is to glide through its massive harbor on the deck of a boat.

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Why You’ll Love Bordeaux Wines in France

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Bordeaux, France

“We’ll start with the ’82 Margaux.”

“OK. Is it good?”

“‘Good? It’ll make you believe in God.”

These lines – from the film Thank You For Smoking - sum up what most wine aficionados feel about Bordeaux. Home to wineries such as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Bordeaux produces wines at the highest quality – and price – in the world.

Bordeaux boasts 57 different appellations, though the three most popular are Sant-Emilion, Medoc and Margaux, whose chateau’s beauty rivals the wines they produce. Several lesser-known wineries – including Chateau Leoville-Barton and Chateau Gazin – are open for tastings. Continue

The Romantic Road; Frussen, Germany

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Frussen, Germany

When you hear a “Romantic European Getaway” what place comes to mind?  Paris?  Venice? Tuscany?

How about Germany?  Once you have stopped laughing, read on… Continue

Dining in the Dark; Paris, France

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Paris, France

It’s the most bizarre dinner experience you will ever have. If you are afraid of the dark, this is not for you. Finding the food on your plate becomes a difficult task and getting it in your mouth is an adventure.

One thing is for certain, your senses will be heightened and the food, once you figure out how to eat it, will explode with flavor.

This is a dining experience you will never forget.

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The Greenways Trail; Czech Republic & Austria

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The Greenways Trail; Czech Republic & Austria

Prague and Vienna. Two cities that evoke images of grandeur. Two jewels in Europe’s crown. Yet for more than 40 years they were worlds apart, closed off by an iron curtain and dark cloud.

All that has changed, and with the summer sun shining, a long hike is the best way to connect those age-old capitals. Continue

Sky Dining; Brussels, Belgium

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Sky Dining; Brussels, Belgium

See if you can stomach it…

You’ll be strapped in a chair that looks like it belongs in a racecar and seated at a rectangular table with 21 other wide-eyed guests.

Once all the safety checks are complete, the entire dinner party will be shot into the skies at 150 feet (45m) within seconds.

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Amazing Cycle Tours; Netherlands

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Netherlands

In the Netherlands, cycling is a way of life. No other country in the world has such a prominent cycling culture.

Most people choose biking as a first option and using a car or public transport second .  It is so intertwined with the country’s mobility ethos, that urban planning is often built around it.

Most cities not only have special cycling roads, they even have their own traffic lights!

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High Rolling; Cote d’Azur, France

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Cote d’Azur, France

If you own a super yacht, chances are you will be spending the summer in the Cote d’Azur, also known as the French Riviera.

In fact, 50% of all super yacht owners around the world faithfully return to those shores each year – to do what the ultra rich do – spend obscene amounts of money in the world’s most opulent playground.Continue

Dancing at the Opernball and More in Vienna…

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Ball Dancing; Vienna, Austria

Have you ever wanted to know how European high society likes to party?

Why not see for yourself?

Throw on your best gown or put on your tux and dust off your dancing shoes.

It’s ball season in Vienna and you need to look your best!

The City of Music & Dreams

Vienna is the capital and largest city in Austria. Inhabited since pre-roman times, Vienna has been a prominent city for most of its history, most notably as the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It also has a rich musical heritage (Beethoven and Mozart) that gave birth to the pageantry of the Viennese Ball.

Today, this tradition is still strong with more than 450 significant Balls each year. The crux of them, however, take place during the Viennese Ball Season, starting in November and ending in February. For three months, some of the most opulent and garish events take place in a handful of Vienna’s most treasured venues.

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Sports Car Autobahn; Germany

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Autobahn; Germany

Have you ever wanted to sit behind the wheel of a sleek Lamborghini Aventador and test its speed all the way to 200 miles per hour (320kmh)?

Humans love to burn rubber and feel the velocity rush.  However, in a world of safety and speed limits, that wish is muffled by most countries.

Yet there is one cherished place where speed demons can go to get their fix.  The famed Autobahn in Germany, where the roads and laws were built for fast cars and the people who love to drive them. Continue

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