Author Archives: Kathy Wood

Poppies in Provence

Provence is famous for lavender, but me—I prefer the poppies… … the “coquelicots” that bloom in May. Farmers plant fields of poppies just for their beauty. We can always find poppies around Bonnieux and Lacoste… … and near colorful Roussillon … Continue reading

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The Special Camaraderie of an All-Women’s Tour

Small group tours can be much more focused than large tours that try to appeal to everyone. Many small group tours focus on a specific geographic area, like our European Experiences trips in the Luberon, Chianti, and the Salzkammergut. Other … Continue reading

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Travel Tips: How to Dress for a European Vacation

In an earlier post I shared ideas from our American-based Slow Travel Tours leaders about how to pack for a European vacation. The most important theme related to packing is to Pack Light! But packing light also means you must … Continue reading

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