by The Savvy Traveler Gurus | Feb 13, 2020 | Europe, Italy, Tours, Travel Notes, Venice
One of our most memorable travel experiences was attending the Doge’s Ball in costume at the “Carnevale di Venezia”, or Venice Carnival. If you are in Venice this time of year don’t miss the special Carnival experiences (until Feb. 25th)....
by David Brown | Jul 12, 2015 | Europe, France, Tours, Travel Notes
We are constantly amazed at how few people know about Annecy, France. Perhaps the French want to keep a few places just for themselves, and this is one of them! Often called the Venice of the Alps, Annecy has spectacular scenery with a beautiful lake framed by the...
by David Brown | Sep 2, 2013 | Europe, France, Tours, Travel Notes
If you want delve deeper into the sights you see or get around in a vehicle giving you more protection from the elements, you really need to experience a tour. Paris has a wealth of tour experiences both in and out of the city in a comfortable heated or air...
by David Brown | Sep 2, 2013 | Europe, France, Tours, Travel Notes
We have travelled through many beautiful regions of France in the past but the southwest somehow eluded us. So this year was the one to take a sample and see if it warranted more extensive exploration in the future. The verdict was an astounding yes. Since everyone...
by David Brown | Aug 10, 2013 | Europe, Italy, Slovenia, Tours, Travel Notes
Slovenia is situated on the sunny side of the Alps, in the heart of Europe. It is ideally positioned, and it’s and smallness enables the traveller to pay a visit across the border at any time and to sightsee the neighbouring countries. Travelling from Ljubljana,...
by David Brown | Aug 10, 2013 | Europe, Slovenia, Tours, Travel Notes
Slovenia is situated on the sunny side of the Alps, in the heart of Europe. It is ideally positioned, and its and smallness enables the traveller to pay a visit across the border at any time and to sightsee the neighbouring countries. Travelling from Ljubljana, the...
