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The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru

Posted on July 2, 2022 by travelbynatasha

We woke up in our gorgeous hotel in the Sacred Valley in the Andes Mountains of Peru ready to start the next phase of our Peruvian adventure, discovering the sites of the ancient Inca culture. Late this afternoon we will … Continue reading →

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Natasha goes Piranha Fishing in the Amazon

Posted on June 28, 2022 by travelbynatasha

Today is the day. I have seen them. Saw their red bellies and their sharp teeth. I have even tested fate by swimming in their river. Today, Natasha is going to catch a piranha. But fishing is for later in … Continue reading →

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Natasha Goes to Peru

Posted on June 9, 2022 by travelbynatasha

Boris and I are off again; this time on a river cruise on the Amazon River in Peru, followed by a visit to several Inca heritage sites, including Manchu Picchu.  We are fortunate to be able to fly directly to … Continue reading →

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A Postscript to our French River Cruise

Posted on September 5, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Our last night on board, we had to do our packing.  Luckily breakfast started at 6:15 am, so we were able to enjoy one last scrumptious meal before our 6:45 am disembarkation from the ship.  If you arrive and depart … Continue reading →

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Last Touring Day in France: Arles, Olives, and an Artist Light Show

Posted on August 31, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Today is our last touring day in France.  We will visit Van Gogh’s Arles, an olive farm, and see an artist’s light show that is touring internationally in its birthplace.  Normally we would take the morning tour and pack in … Continue reading →

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Avignon in the Burgundy Region of France

Posted on August 30, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Today we are in the beautiful French city of Avignon in Burgundy.  This is one of the few remaining cities that has all its city walls still in place; the walls stretch for over three miles.  At our berth along … Continue reading →

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The Twin Cities of Tain L’ Hermitage and Tournon, France along the Rhone River

Posted on August 27, 2021 by travelbynatasha

After sailing all night on the Rhone, we are docked at Tain L’ Hermitage, France for a visit to the twin cities of Tain L’ Hermitage and Tournon.   After breakfast, we walked over to the historic Romanesque church built on … Continue reading →

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Lyon, France

Posted on August 23, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Our ship has returned to Lyon for a day in the city.  We will not leave until midnight tonight.  Lyon is the third largest city in France behind Paris and Marseille.  There were a variety of tour options presented for … Continue reading →

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An International Traveler Again

Posted on August 19, 2021 by travelbynatasha

There has been a long drought, but Natasha is once again an international traveler.  Boris and I left today for France to take a river cruise through Burgundy and Provence.  The rules continue to change-including a change in COVID testing … Continue reading →

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Headed home from Vietnam during COVID-19

Posted on March 23, 2020 by travelbynatasha

Today we are trying to get home to Houston Texas from Vietnam as worldwide panic has set in over COVID-19.  Boris was convinced that he would sleep through the night knowing we had flights in the morning.  It didn’t work … Continue reading →

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