Destination: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France

While in Avignon over my birthday weekend, I made a short trip over to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a small town located just three kilometers from the city. I hadn't visited many small places in the south of France, so I was keen on checking out the surrounding areas and what they had to offer. Also written as … Continue reading Destination: Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France

Destination: Olomouc, Czech Republic

While I'd gone west to Karlovy Vary the previous day, I was heading east of the Czech Republic the following day while in Prague for my January holidays. I would be going to Olomouc, the historical capital of the Moravian region and the sixth-largest city in the country. Originally, I'd wanted to make a day … Continue reading Destination: Olomouc, Czech Republic

Destination: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Also known as "Carlsbad," this Czech town is situated about two hours west of Prague, on the way to the German border. It's most famous for its hundreds of hot springs, which in turn have made it a spa town-- as a result, plenty of tourists from Germany, Russia, and the Czech Republic flock to … Continue reading Destination: Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Destination: Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, Hungary

While enjoying my time in Budapest this January, I also decided to take a day trip to a few towns outside of the capital to see what the rest of the country had to offer. Considering that I only had a full day to visit, I chose to pick towns which were relatively close by … Continue reading Destination: Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, Hungary

Destination: Albi, France

Following my half-day trip to Carcassonne, I headed out again the next morning for another day trip to a nearby town in Toulouse. I chose to visit Albi, a small town about an hour's drive from Toulouse. Although quite small and relatively off-the-touristy radar (at least, for international visitors), Albi nevertheless boasts a considerable amount … Continue reading Destination: Albi, France