Posts by Sam
A Retreat to the Mondaye Abbey
After spending weeks based in Bayeux building World Travelers Today’s network for tours and trip designs in Normandy, I needed a break from months of work. I was in search of a place to recharge the batteries and a place that was secluded from a city. The small village of Juaye-Mondaye was the perfect spot…
Read MoreThe Best of Historical Rouen
While working with local guides in Bayeux and Caen, they informed me that no visit to Normandy is complete without exploring Rouen. After all, Rouen is the capital city of Normandy. I conducted my usual research and soon booked a two-hour train from Bayeux to Rouen. I spent four full days exploring the city and…
Read MoreVisit Caen
Many years ago, I studied abroad in the beautiful city of Caen. Caen is the capital city of Calvados, a county in France’s Normandy region. Caen is a two-hour train ride from Paris’ Saint Lazare station and the city was once home to William the Conqueror. I was fortunate enough to be working in the…
Read MoreExplore Mont-Saint-Michel
The third most visited location in France is Mont-Saint-Michel and for good reason. I first visited the famous island when I was studying in Caen in 1998. Mont-Saint-Michel left an impression on me for years and I am grateful that I had a chance to return to this historic location in Normandy. I thought about…
Read MoreExplore the Best of Bayeux
Do you love history and culture? France’s Normandy region is an amazing area to explore and it offers centuries of culture and history for travelers to enjoy during their visit. The historic city of Bayeux is the perfect city for travelers to base themselves on when visiting Normandy. However, Caen is also another city that…
Read MoreThe Best of Reims France
A Fun Day Trip from Paris Are you looking for a good day trip from Paris? Look no further than the beautiful city of Reims. Reims is only 80 miles northeast of Paris and you can take a roundtrip high-speed train that will get you to Reims in only 40 minutes. Reim’s history goes back…
Read MoreExplore Three Amazing Wineries in Galicia
Visit the Amazing Galician Wineries of Martín Códax, Pazo Baión & Granbazán Did you know that every year there are over 4,000 fiestas in Galicia? With this amount of celebrations, the Gallegos need a lot of wine; and boy do they have some amazing wine. In fact, the wine was one of the reasons why…
Read MoreGo Off Spain’s Beaten Path and Visit Teruel
Go Off Spain’s Beaten Path and Visit Teruel – Take a Journey into the Country’s Architectural Past Why do we recommend that you go off Spain’s beaten path and visit Teruel? Two main reasons are that the city is known for its Mudejar architecture and Jamon Serrano or Serrano ham. For you Jamon lovers, this is the…
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