Category: Travel

Phenomenal French Basque Country: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Biarritz, France by da-AL

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da-AL in France

Gorgeous fine sandy beaches, magnificent architecture, and like everywhere else in France — fantastic food! Our vacation had started in beautiful Barcelona. From there we drove through wonderful Huesca (note: my upcoming novel is titled, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat"), pretty Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, and enchanting Espelette. We were headed further into French Basque Country... Now we overnighted… Continue reading Phenomenal French Basque Country: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne, Biarritz, France by da-AL

Preparation Tips for the Road Trip of Your Dreams by Julie Morris

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Photo of sunsetting over a lake, next to a recreational vehicle and foldable camping chair.

What's not to love about vacations, right? For me, they're all the better with my dogs! Here are blogger Julie Morris' hints for car adventures... Every year, millions of Americans take road trips. If you’re considering one, these tips will help you prepare. Plan Ahead Make sure you have a solid itinerary. Compile a list… Continue reading Preparation Tips for the Road Trip of Your Dreams by Julie Morris

Enchanting Espelette, France, by da-AL

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da-AL and her honey enjoying hot chocolate in Espelette, France

After a weekend of beautiful Barcelona, we drove towards French Basque country. We lunched in wonderful Huesca and overnighted in pretty Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. The sun shone and we were back on the road. What better way to relax than to stop in the enchanting Basque town of Espelette? We sipped hot chocolate at a sidewalk cafe…… Continue reading Enchanting Espelette, France, by da-AL

Pretty Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France by da-AL

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my husband and I amid French farmland

We were headed for Basque country. The region has its own language and operates much like an independent country located within two countries. Half is in France (Pays basque français), the other half is in Spain (País Vasco). Our vacation started in Spain (which I love so much that my upcoming novel is titled, "Flamenco & the… Continue reading Pretty Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France by da-AL

Wonderful Huesca, Spain by da-AL

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Here I am at Huesca Cathedral.

After a weekend in Barcelona, my husband and I rented a car. I love Spain (hence, my upcoming novel is called, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat") so we had much to admire along the way to French Basque country. We stopped for lunch in Spain's lovely city of Huesca. Their beautiful cathedral is in the historic… Continue reading Wonderful Huesca, Spain by da-AL