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Travel Tips from the Bear for Europe
Money Matters- Â Let's start with security. Europe is generally very safe, but pickpocketing can occur in some larger cities. I always...
jerrytravelinbear
Mar 52 min read
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Say yes to Portugal!
The Portuguese love their sweets! We have just returned from three weeks in Portugal, and everything looks good from our perspective....
jerrytravelinbear
Mar 41 min read
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Discovering Croatia: My First Impressions of this Enchanting Country
Spent the last 10 days making the rounds in Croatia. After a few scheduled attempts during Covid we finally made it to this beautiful...
jerrytravelinbear
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Cornwall, a must see!
We spent 4 nights in Cornwall and it was wonderful in every way. We based at the Blue Seas Hotel, a B and B in Penzance where our host...
jerrytravelinbear
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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Just back from Britain!
May was a beautiful time of year to visit the UK and believe it or not we had 21 days of mostly sunny weather and never got wet! Our...
jerrytravelinbear
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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A beautiful way to spend a day!
Wine is big business in many parts of Europe, it's also a major part of the culture of this marvelous continent. In every wine growing...
jerrytravelinbear
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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How to meet a Constable in York.
The City of York and the York Minster Although I wouldn't recommend this method to any of my fellow travelers I did find an interesting...
jerrytravelinbear
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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Festivals, the Europeans love to be festive and the reasons don't much matter.
One of the many things I love about the European people are their many and varied festivals. Celebrated throughout the continent and...
jerrytravelinbear
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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Puglia is a "trulli"wonderful piece of Italy.
As an avid fan of everything Italian I am always looking for new areas to visit on the peninsula. Sometimes your source of discovery can...
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 21, 20222 min read
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Krakow and all that jazz!
Krakow Poland is one of my favorite cities in all of Europe. It reeks with old world charm and is a delightful place to wonder around in....
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Far out but worth the trek!
Looking for a vacation from your vacation in Scandinavia, the try a quick trek to Aeros Island in the south of Denamrk. This cozy little...
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Why I love Europe: German Beer-gardens
Although not exclusive to Germany most of my favorites are found in the area of Germany called Bavaria. Unlike the more rowdy beer halls...
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Swiss ingenuity shakes things up in Appenzell
Here is why the Swiss are considered some of the most innovative folks on the earth. Didn't expect to find this on a farm in Appenzell. ...
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 9, 20221 min read
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The Rhine is fine but I'll take the Mosel every time.
The Rhine River Valley is famous for its castles, vineyards and the wine they produce as well as scenic crusies and rail tours. I have...
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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It just may be in the genes. Why I love Europe.
I am asked quite often why I am always away from home and spending so much time in Europe. First off, I love history and seeing the...
jerrytravelinbear
Dec 6, 20222 min read
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I love Paris in two days.
Arrival in Paris. You will most likely arrive in Terminal 2; take the Roissy Bus which will take you to central Paris. It runs every 15...
jerrytravelinbear
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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Why I love Europe: The first time I set foot on the continent.
It's been more than four decades since that first trip across the pond but my memories are still vidid. It was a college graduation...
jerrytravelinbear
Nov 2, 20222 min read
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Why I love Europe: Pilgrimage Sites
Rekindling My Faith Lourdes and our Devotion to Mary As we celebrated the Ascension of The Blessed Mother in August, I was reminded once...
jerrytravelinbear
Nov 1, 20224 min read
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