We drove back to New Orleans
After five days in Lafayette, it was time to get back to New Orleans. The best way to get from Lafayette to New Orleans is via Interstate 10 (over all those long bridges). Here is a picture of my view,...
View ArticleRide a streetcar through the Garden District
You may not get to ride on ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, but the city’s public transportation system (RTA) still includes these historic rattling cars that take you on a relaxing and scenic ride along...
View ArticleAmsterdam Centraal Station – The Gateway to Amsterdam
With access to buses, trains, trams, metro, ferries and the ever-present bikes, Amsterdam Centraal Station is a busy hub that will get you to any destination in and around Amsterdam. Centraal (Central)...
View ArticleLe Métro de Paris
Paris underground can be just as interesting to tourists as all of what lies above ground. Two of the most intriguing underground attractions are the Paris sewers and the catacombs (more on these in...
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Where to eat in Cassis
Cassis is a lovely town perfect for meandering through the narrow passageways enjoying the view and browsing through the many boutiques. Evening strolls on the beach or along the sea wall are nice,...
View ArticleFlorence to San Gimignano to Siena – Getting there
In preparing for our recent trip to San Gimignano we spent some time researching transportion options. We checked various websites which gave us conflicting information, making finding detailed...
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Gare du Nord Paris – Getting There
Though not the oldest train station in Paris (that honor goes to gare de Paris-Saint-Lazare), Le Gare du Paris-Nord, also known as Gare du Nord, is the busiest train station in Paris. Located, as the...
View ArticleBarcelona – Getting There and Getting Around
Chances are when arriving in Barcelona, you’ll be coming in via plane or train. And, once here, you may need to arrange further transportation to get around in the city. So, we’ve put together a bit...
View ArticleThe easiest and cheapest way to get from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam...
One of the best pieces of advice we can give someone traveling to Europe, is to fly in and out of an airport that’s easy to navigate and provides convenient and inexpensive ground transportation....
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Getting There – Antwerp Central Station
Antwerpen-Centraal Station, also known as Gare Anvers Centrale, is the main train station, and recommended point of arrival, in Antwerp. You can easily arrive here from Amsterdam, or Delft via...
View ArticleThe easiest and cheapest way to get from Paris to Versailles
Since the Château de Versailles is located about 16 miles outside of Paris, getting there, unfortunately, is not quite as easy as just hopping on a Paris Métro train. It requires a little extra...
View ArticleVenice – Getting There and Getting Around
One of the most beautiful cities we’ve ever visited, Venice is an island of islands, all connected by little bridges. And, it’s these bridges and islands that add to the city’s beauty and charm, but...
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Nantes – Getting There and Getting Around
Nantes is accessible by various forms of transportation, but chances are you’ll be coming in by plane or by train. Once here, you may need to arrange further transportation to get to, and around in,...
View ArticleThe cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Taksim Square
In preparing for our recent trip to Istanbul, we learned that the cheapest way to get from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to the area near our hotel, which happened to be Taksim Square, was by shuttle bus. Not...
View ArticleIstanbul – Getting Around with Public Transportation
The majority of the tourist sights and attractions in Istanbul are located in Sultanahmet-Old City. These include the Spice Market, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cisterns, and...
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Getting from Louis Armstrong International Airport to the French Quarter
For most people arrival in New Orleans is either by car or by plane. If you’re arriving by plane, you’ll be arriving at Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) in Kenner. Here’s what you’ll need to...
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Where to stay in New Orleans – in the CBD/Warehouse District
There are plenty of hotels in the French Quarter, but there are times when visiting New Orleans that you might not want to stay in the French Quarter. Or maybe you’re looking for a cheaper alternative...
View ArticleThe Easiest Way to Get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is located north of Amsterdam and getting there without a car involves a short train ride and a 20-minute walk. Though not a difficult journey, it’s smart to do a little extra planning....
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The Easiest Way to Get from Marseille to Cassis
The quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get from Marseille to Cassis is by train. Here are our step-by-step directions for getting from the Marseille train station (Gare de Saint-Charles) to the...
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The quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get from Marseille to Arles
The quickest, cheapest, and easiest way to get from Marseille to Arles is by regional train. Here are our step-by-step directions for getting from the Marseille train station (Gare de Saint-Charles) to...
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