Tag: europe
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Corner Coffee and Cardiff Castle: Cardiff, Wales
In crisp, chilly air, Cardiff Castle stood at the opposite end of my early stroll. I appreciated the calmer nature of Cardiff this morning. My slow wandering through the historic town provided a needed rest from the fast-paced nature of bigger cities. An intentional reset to a sustainable pace is required now and again ……
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Relaxing Coffee and Fondue Morning in Lausanne, Switzerland
Icy, clear water stares back at me, still. Snowy mountaintops surround Lake Geneva in the distance. It’s as if all unnecessary sound has been blocked from this calm oasis. Strolling alongside Lake Geneva’s waterfront with a hot cup of coffee, my mind quiets. A single place has never felt more meditative to me. Bold Coffee…
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Palais Garnier – Paris, France
I’d erased the Palais Garnier from my Paris wishlist. The historic opera house ended up being my favorite site I saw in the city. The Palais Garnier is a masterpiece of 19th century French architecture. Every inch of the opulent structure is a feast for the eyes. Like being in the center of a decadent…
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Abu Dhabi, UAE
The oppressive heat in the mall parking garage made enduring the speech from our tour guide a matter of survival. The garage was sucking all the water from my body like a leech. He was ensuring we understood how women were expected to act in a mosque. My hydration wasn’t helped by the fact that…
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