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Off to Boston, New York and New Orleans

While I was planning a vacation in Asia, I suddenly had the opportunity to join some friends who were going to the United States for a few days on business. It didn't take me long to make up my...

Debrief of my stay in Dijon

A short but very pleasant stay which enabled me to discover Dijon, a city known for its gastronomic and wine heritage, but whose cultural heritage is not to be outdone. Quick debriefing with the lessons I learned and a few...

Tour of Dijon

Just a few hours by train from Paris, Dijon is the perfect destination for a short break. Indeed, while it boasts a high-quality cultural heritage, its size and concentration of sites mean that you can visit (almost) everything in...

Discovering Dijon

After two consecutive stays in Portugal, in Porto and Lisbon, my next trip will take me to France, to Dijon, a pretty town also renowned for its gastronomic heritage. Choice of destination The choice was fairly straightforward: I didn't know...

Debrief of my stay in Lisbon

However short a stay may be, it deserves a debriefing, and this one was no exception, with few discoveries but a few confirmations. At the bottom of the page you'll find a summary of the articles about this trip...

American Summer Holidays: Road Trip and Beach

One year after our last vacation, it's time for another 2 weeks in the USA. Transportation Our trip is divided into two parts: the first part will be a road trip, with our beloved Muffin, in New York State. The second part...

Lisbon express breaks

Barely back from Porto, it's time for me to take to the skies and Portugal again, but this time to Lisbon for a very, very short stay without much tourist appeal. I absolutely had to see Laura Laune's new...

Debriefing my stay in Porto

For a first-timer, this trip to Porto lived up to all its promises in every respect. In the end, it was just as pleasant as Lisbon, albeit in a totally different style. You'll find a summary of the...

Visiting Porto

I had high expectations of my visit to Porto and I wasn't disappointed. The city offers an interesting cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes and a pleasant setting in which to stroll. But plan your visits well: the streets are very...

Quick Business Trip in Philadelphia

Another quick trip, this time to Philadelphia for a few business meetings. Transportation As for transportation, I'll be booking my Domestic First flights on American Airlines, via the airline's website. To maximize my accumulation of Tier Points on my oneworld loyalty program,...