Travel Muse Magazine
Stories, tips, & joy.
Author: Angelé
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Revisiting London
Bill Bryson has a humorous outlook on life. Much like David Sedaris, I have enjoyed his work especially by audiobook, a friend telling you a good tale from their latest adventure. But when I saw Bryson’s Notes From A Small Island for a dollar at the thrift shop, I decided it was time to read…
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5 of the Best Free Fun Things to do on the University of Michigan Campus in Ann Arbor (for all)
There are so many cool things to do on the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor central campus that cost zero dollars. And not just for students, faculty and staff. They’re for everyone, locals and visitors alike. Take advantage of these five free yet awesome things, no matter if you’re in town for a few hours…
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Fab Paris Hotel with Triple Rooms
Romance… in the way of a love affair with a book or a dream of going to your long-awaited goal city that you’ve been drooling over on Instagram for years. That’s what the Hotel du Danube in Paris’s desirable Saint Germain des Prés neighborhood is like. The location (6th arrondissement, Left Bank/Rive Gauche), the beds,…
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A Lovely Day in Paris
Start in the Tuileries First things first – Coffee and a stroll. Head to Jardin des Tuileries. Explore the free sculpture gardens, flowers and lovely paths. Grab a café au lait and sip as you admire. (Yes, they have to go cups, people like to act like Parisiennes don’t do to-go, but they do.) There…
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Hotels for Five in Lisbon With Decent Prices that everyone from solo travelers to couples to families will all love!
I have a family of five, which has always made travel… interesting (read: stressful to book, but if I put in enough research, all turns out well and we have a great trip). When the kids were little, the three of them could fit in one queen bed together while my husband and I got…
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Bookish Guide to Literary Óbidos
Óbidos, Portugal is a shiny gem in the middle of Portugal for anyone who loves books, writing and really cool things. You don’t have to take our word for it – UNESCO agrees and granted it elite “Literary City” status, one of only 53 across the whole world. Here are six points of interest, conveniently…
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Lisbon Museums for Free
Did you know that there are plenty of ways to get into museums in Lisbon and the surrounding local areas for free? Yup, and most of them don’t involve having to buy the Lisboa Card either. The Lisboa Card can potentially be a good deal, depending how you stack your trip and what all you…
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Daytripping Guide to Cascais, Portugal
I’m smitten. The azure sea, golden sands, views equal in loveliness with the the people, and incredibly easy commute to and from Lisbon all make Cascais a “must visit” in Portugal. First, let me just say, if you can spend even one night in Cascais, do it! We didn’t and I really wish we would…
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6 Tips for Beating the Crowds at Sintra’s Pena Palace + The Best Way to Get There and Into Town
My top thing I wanted to see in Portugal was the colorful Disney-esque Pena Palace in Sintra. Seeing the gorgeous photos and videos of this fairytale place revved my enthusiasm for this UNESCO World Heritage site. Despite being a seasoned traveler, I was a bit worried about how to plan a daytrip there, as I…
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A Foodie Afternoon in Toronto’s Kensington Market
You can travel the world via the flavors of delicious foods all in a few small pedestrian-friendly blocks of Toronto’s historic Kensington Market. It isn’t a traditional market like Vancouver’s Granville Island or Detroit’s Eastern Market. (You’ll want to head to Toronto’s St Lawrence Market, if that’s what you’re after.) Instead Kensington Market is a quaint…
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