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Travel Planning: Seeing 2020 by Looking Back

Catherine Sweeney
December 31, 2019
Travel Planning: Seeing 2020 by Looking Back

Travel tips and inspiration for traveling in 2020

budapest, cruises cruise travel, Europe, france, north america, Poland, rome, russia, tips
Arizona, Destinations, North America, Packing Tips, Sweeney in Arizona, USA

Packing Guide for Easy Desert Hiking

Catherine Sweeney
March 4, 2019
Packing Guide for Easy Desert Hiking

Tips for easy hiking in the desert

Arizona, hiking, scottsdale, tips, USA
Destinations, Europe, France

3 Days in Paris: Best Things to Do

Catherine Sweeney
February 12, 2019
3 Days in Paris: Best Things to Do

Best things to do in Paris when you’ve been before

Europe, france, paris, tips
Destinations, Special Feature

Giving Thanks for Travel in 11 Languages

Catherine Sweeney
November 21, 2018
Giving Thanks for Travel in 11 Languages

Editor’s Note: This article is a significantly updated version of a post originally published in November 2012 and updated in November 2017.  Grateful for the priceless gift of travel When the temperatures cool after the hot summer and there’s a feeling of autumn in the air, I start to look…

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Asia, Destinations

Travel Tips: Etiquette for Travelers in Cambodia

Catherine Sweeney
January 18, 2018
Travel Tips: Etiquette for Travelers in Cambodia

Whatever the reason for visiting or living in the Kingdom of Cambodia, there are a few etiquette rules that will go a long way to making your stay more enjoyable.

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Destinations, South America, Tips and Deals

Visiting Surco: Where the Locals Live in Lima

Catherine Sweeney
February 27, 2017
Visiting Surco: Where the Locals Live in Lima

About 20 minutes away by bus, however, is Surco an engaging barrio where the locals live. Here the chances of running into foreigners is about the same as seeing llamas on the street.

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Lima, peru, South America, tips
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When in Rome … or Tuscany, or Quebec, or France

Catherine Sweeney
August 15, 2015
When in Rome … or Tuscany, or Quebec, or France

By Catherine Sweeney — It can be a challenge finding the right connections when traveling internationally. Over the past several months, the XCOM Global Mobile Hotspot has become my go-to wireless connectivity solution when traveling outside of the United States.

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Airports Gearing Up for More Baby Boomer Travelers

Catherine Sweeney
April 4, 2014
Airports Gearing Up for More Baby Boomer Travelers

Baby boomers were lucky enough to experience the expansion and evolution into traveling as we know it today. Travel has become one of the most prevalent resolutions made on New Year’s Eve, and by the time they reach the age of retirement ….

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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

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  • Day Trip from Copenhagen to Helsingør, Lund, and Malmö
  • 5 Days in Irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark
  • British Isles Explorer Cruise Experience: On Board and On Shore
  • British Isles Cruising with Viking: Excursions in England and Wales
  • Exploring Scotland and Its Islands on a Viking Cruise

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Lovely Lucca, Italy. We first visited this beautif Lovely Lucca, Italy. We first visited this beautiful city in Tuscany about 11 years ago and looked forward to returning during our @vikingcruises Mediterranean cruise. Loved walking on the Renaissance-era city walls, strolling the winding streets and alleys, stopping by the house where Puccini was born, having a quiet moment at the Church of San Michele, and taking a beverage break at an outdoor cafe on Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. #myvikingstory #shoreexcursion #cruisetravel #luccaitaly  #travelgram
What a glorious day in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Franc What a glorious day in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France! We wandered up and down the narrow streets and staircases, walked to the beach, stepped inside old churches and chapels, browsed the shops, and had a wonderful lunch quayside at @lameregermaine_villefranche. A day to remember on our @vikingcruises Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. #myvikingstory #mediterraneanvibes #beautifulday☀️ #frenchriviera🇫🇷🌴☀️ #cotedazurfrance
A few more photos from the picturesque village of A few more photos from the picturesque village of Le Castellet, France on our shore excursion with Viking yesterday. #myvikingstory #visitsouthoffrance #cruisetravel #provencealpescôtedazur #traveler
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Welcome to the Mediterranean port city of Sète! Ju Welcome to the Mediterranean port city of Sète! Just a quick selection of photos from yesterday’s shore excursion on our Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. Because of its network of canals, it is known as the the Venice of the Languedoc region of France. Also note the colorful buildings and murals painted by local artists. #myvikingstory #sète #france #mediterranean #shoreexcursions
Leaving Barcelona at sunset on the Viking I Knox W Leaving Barcelona at sunset on the Viking I Knox Western Mediterranean cruise. #myvikingstory #mediterranean #cruise #travelgram
Take a walk with me through Sitges, Spain. It’s a Take a walk with me through Sitges, Spain. It’s a lovely Mediterranean seaside town in Catalonia about a half-hour drive southwest from Barcelona. Sitges is very popular for its beaches and festivals. This was our first shore excursion on our Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. More to come … #myvikingstory #shoreexcursion #sitges #visitspain  #travelgram
Good morning from Barcelona! Sunrise view from our Good morning from Barcelona! Sunrise view from our stateroom while at port with @vikingcruises. Heading out on a shore excursion to the beach town of Sitges. Stay tuned for more. #myvikingstory #mediterraneansunrise #barcelona #spain #travelgram
When in Malmö, Sweden — enjoy public art! This pho When in Malmö, Sweden — enjoy public art! This photo is of The Optimist Orchestra sculpture that was installed to mark the opening of the pedestrianized Södergatan Street in 1985. During our stay in Copenhagen we took a day trip to Kronborg Castle in Helsingor, Denmark, then crossed the strait of Øresund to visit Lund and Malmö in Sweden. Check out the latest blog post for more photos and information. Link in bio and or copy from comment below. #malmo #visitsweden #travelgram #urbansculptures #publicart
Queen for about a minute at Kronborg Castle in Hel Queen for about a minute at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark. Kronborg is a 16th-century fortress that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Did you know that it was the setting of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"? You might notice Yorick's skull sneaking into the photo to the right. Other pics include the casemates (which were a little dark and scary) where there is a statue of Holger the Dane. We visited Kronborg on a day trip from Copenhagen that also took us to Lund and Malmö in Sweden. More to come soon! Check the bio for a link to our first Denmark article. #Helsingor #kronborg #castle #visitdenmark #traveleurope
I've just published a new post on the blog about i I've just published a new post on the blog about irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark. This photo was taken along the canal in historic Nyhavn district. Link in bio or copy https://www.travelingwithsweeney.com/five-days-in-copenhagen/  So much to love -- architecture, charm, vibrant character, people, cuisine, and hygee (a cozy sense of well-being)! #copenhagen #denmark #traveleurope #travelgram #lovetotravel❤️
Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapol Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapolis #scottsdaleaz
Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo feat Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo features one of many aspects of the city that I loved — getting around is easy. It’s definitely bike -friendly and public transportation is great. Central Station is shown here with bicycles parked in the foreground. Of course, it’s a wonderful city for walking, too. I’m slow getting out a post on the blog about our trip — stay tuned! #denmark #copenhagen #bikes #gettingaroundtown #travelcopenhagen
Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like the city before our visit in December, but I felt so much more.  Of course — the sights, the vibe, the food, the history was wonderful. But it was the warm welcome of the people and their friendliness that made the most important impression. I hope that our connection as friends and allies can outlast the current US regime. I’ll post more soon. #lovedenmark🇩🇰 #natoallies #copenhagenscene #denmark
Today in Phoenix — showing my support of Arizona’s Today in Phoenix — showing my support of Arizona’s @senmarkkelly. It was a great turnout with lots of energy and shows of support from drivers passing by. #notpaid #notaterrorist #savedemocracy #phoenixaz #americanhero
Counting down the hours to the new year at Desert Counting down the hours to the new year at Desert Botanical Garden, our end of year tradition. #newyeariscoming #desertbotanicalgarden #dbgphx #cacti #arizona
For #foodiefriday — a taste of Copenhagen, Denmark For #foodiefriday — a taste of Copenhagen, Denmark. These are restaurants we enjoyed on our recent trip. A variety of traditional, contemporary Nordic, and international menus:
- Restaurant 1733 (traditional - danish meatballs for me, pan-fried plaice for Mr. TWS shown top left and center)
- Restaurant Karla (traditional- roast pork shown top right)
- The Union Kitchen (modern/tapas, pork and shrimp dumplings shown center right)
- Bistro Verde (modern/vegan, potato smørrebrød/Danish open-faced sandwich shown center left)
- Marv & Ben (Michelin bib gourmand Nordic cuisine. We chose six-course menu with wine pairing. 3 of those courses served that evening pictured bottom row - raw beef/Jerusalem artichoke/chanterelles, duck/beetroot, apple miso dessert. 
- also enjoyed Cafe Katz and Restaurant Vita. More to come soon the blog. #copenhagenrestaurants #copenhagen #denmark🇩🇰 #travelforfood
Merry Christmas from Arizona! Are you having snow Merry Christmas from Arizona! Are you having snow for Christmas? I love that, too. But today I’m enjoying sunshine and spa with Mr. TWS. ❤️🎄🍷#christmasinarizona #christmascheer #merrychristmas #experiencescottsdale
Feeling the holiday spirit and remembering a day t Feeling the holiday spirit and remembering a day trip to the festively-decorated Malmö, Sweden during our stay in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hope your holidays are joyful! #christmasdecoration #malmö #sweden #holidaytravel
A #thirstythursday tip -- - when in Copenhagen, De A #thirstythursday tip -- - when in Copenhagen, Denmark stop by the 
Hotel D'Angleterre for a drink while sightseeing around the city. Lovely hotel with elegantly festive decor for the holiday season. Skål! #cheers #copenhagen #denmark #lovetotravel
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