Travel Talk Tuesday: February 14, 2023 – Romantic Destinations

Travel Talk Tuesday: February 14, 2023 – Romantic Destinations

Romantic destinations abound all over the world, especially in Europe. Many think of big cities such as Paris, Barcelona, and Rome as romantic destinations. They are, but for me, the smaller places create lasting memories too. A spritz with a view of the Med, a gondola ride on the Grand Canal, a walk in the Alps, a sunset cruise in Santorini, a sleigh ride in the snow, and a picnic under the Eiffel Tower. In this episode, we’ll explore a few of our favorite destinations to share with those you love. PARIS – VENICE – SWISS ALPS – BELLAGIO – ZAKOPANE

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Travel Talk Tuesday: January 31, 2023 – La Sagrada Familia

Travel Talk Tuesday: January 31, 2023 – La Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Família Basilica (Holy Family Church) is located in Barcelona, Spain, and has been under construction since 1882.  As you can see from the image here, it is still not complete.  Antoni Gaudí took over the project in 1883 applying his Modernist architectural style and ideas and completely changed the original Gothic concept of the church.  Gaudí died in 1926, and his disciple Domènec Sugranyes took over the project. Five generations have watched the construction progress, and now the Basilica is scheduled for completion in 2026, the 100th anniversary of Gaudí’s death.

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Travel Talk Tuesday: January 24, 2023- Barcelona Introduction

In this episode, David gives an introduction and overview of Barcelona. The city sprawls from the mountains to the sea, with Mount Tibidabo to the west and the Mediterranean sea to the east. Between these two landmarks, the city sprawls in the flat valley, with more than 1.6 million people.  The hub of the city is Plaça de Cataluña.

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Travel Talk Tuesday: January 17, 2023- Travel Tips & Destinations for 2023 (S3E2)

We spend the first few months promoting our tours at Travel and Adventure Shows throughout the United States each year.  The Chicago Show in Rosemont, Illinois, is always a big event for us, bringing many people to visit our booth and sign up for tours.  I am always fortunate to have an opportunity to get on the Destination Stage and talk about travel, our tours, and sage advice picked up from my 46 years on the road in Europe.

Here is the promo written up in the show program.

Join European travel expert David McGuffin as he shares travel tips, favorite destinations, and lessons learned from forty-five years on the road. David spends about four months a year in Europe leading his small group tours, writing about his favorite destinations, and sharing his adventures via his social media, travel blog, and videos. He is an advocate of avoiding crowds, living like a local, educated travel, and embracing the culture of the locale. His picture-packed presentation is loaded with pertinent travel information, suggested routes, sage advice, and information about his small-group tours in Europe.

Tonight on Travel Talk Tuesday, I’ll share my spiel from last Saturday’s talk on the Destination Stage.  Topics are:

  • 14 Travel Hints you’ll want to employ as you travel.
  • Italy Travel Destinations- Villa Vacation, Southern Italy, Amalfi, and Islands.
  • Ireland Travel Destinations and recommendations.
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Travel Talk Tuesday: December 13, 2022- David’s Christmas Special (S3E1)

Travel Talk Tuesday: December 13, 2022- David’s Christmas Special (S3E1)

David and Charlotte are back from hosting their annual Christmas Markets tours.  This episode features a virtual visit to Germany, Italy, and France during Christmas. We’ve spent the last two weeks dashing through the snow and experiencing Christmas Markets in historic towns, quaint villages, and alpine locations. If you can’t join one of David’s Christmas Markets Tours, this is the next best thing.

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