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Making Chocolate Since 1819 - Cailler Chocolate Factory Broc, Switzerland
Museum Kevin Durst 7/30/26 Museum Kevin Durst 7/30/26

Making Chocolate Since 1819 - Cailler Chocolate Factory Broc, Switzerland

Cailler is a Swiss chocolate brand founded in 1819 by Francois-Louis Cailler in Vevey, and is oldest still-existing chocolate brand in Switzerland.

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The Pearl Of Aquitaine - Bordeaux, France
City Walks Kevin Durst 7/23/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 7/23/26

The Pearl Of Aquitaine - Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux—often called “Little Paris”—pairs elegant architecture, grand squares, and thoughtful city planning reminiscent of the French capital, while still maintaining a relaxed, approachable charm all its own.

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Crown Jewel Of Bordeaux Wine Region - Saint Emilion
City Walks Kevin Durst 7/16/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 7/16/26

Crown Jewel Of Bordeaux Wine Region - Saint Emilion

Narrow cobblestone streets twist steeply downhill in quick zigzags, slipping between stone houses and opening suddenly onto quiet squares, bell towers, and viewpoints where vineyards stretch to the horizon in perfect, ruler-straight rows.

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Docked In History - The USS Intrepid Museum
Museum Kevin Durst 7/16/26 Museum Kevin Durst 7/16/26

Docked In History - The USS Intrepid Museum

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Preserving The Ruins Of Siam’s Ancient Capital - Ayutthaya Historical Park
National Park Kevin Durst 7/16/26 National Park Kevin Durst 7/16/26

Preserving The Ruins Of Siam’s Ancient Capital - Ayutthaya Historical Park

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991, Ayutthaya has been carefully preserved so that visitors can continue to experience its timeless beauty.

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A Former Sea Fortress Near Helsinki -Suomenlinna Island
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/9/26 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/9/26

A Former Sea Fortress Near Helsinki -Suomenlinna Island

The Swedes built the fortress as a bastion against the ever-encroaching Russians, when Finland was still under Swedish rule (1748-1808).

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Sometimes Called ‘the American Riviera’ - Jones Beach State Park
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/9/26 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/9/26

Sometimes Called ‘the American Riviera’ - Jones Beach State Park

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Where The “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” - Concord, Massachusetts
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/2/26 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 7/2/26

Where The “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” - Concord, Massachusetts

Concord, Massachusetts offers a journey through American history and literature. This small town, played a significant role in shaping the nation's identity, particularly during the Revolutionary War

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Named France’s Favorite Village - Eguisheim
Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 7/2/26 Cute Downtowns Kevin Durst 7/2/26

Named France’s Favorite Village - Eguisheim

Once a fortified settlement, the village remains deeply rooted in its medieval past. The village’s concentric streets curve gently like soft ribbons.

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Historic Temple In The Heart Of Luang Prabang - Wat Nong Sikhounmuang
Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 6/25/26 Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 6/25/26

Historic Temple In The Heart Of Luang Prabang - Wat Nong Sikhounmuang

The architecture follows traditional Lao design, yet leans toward a quieter elegance—less gilded spectacle, more lived-in warmth.

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Extraordinary 13th Century Stained Glass Windows - Sainte-Chapelle
Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 6/18/26 Houses of Worship Kevin Durst 6/18/26

Extraordinary 13th Century Stained Glass Windows - Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle is a stunning Gothic royal chapel in Paris, renowned for its extraordinary stained glass. Built in the 13th century by King Louis IX, it was created to house precious Christian relics, including the Crown of Thorns.

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Listed In The 1939 Edition Of The Green Book - The Paramount, Charlottesville VA
Historic Sites Kevin Durst 6/18/26 Historic Sites Kevin Durst 6/18/26

Listed In The 1939 Edition Of The Green Book - The Paramount, Charlottesville VA

During my visit here, I found myself standing inside a building that witnessed decades of American history — from segregation and resilience to restoration and rebirth.

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The Peace Capital - Geneva, Switzerland
City Walks Kevin Durst 6/18/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 6/18/26

The Peace Capital - Geneva, Switzerland

The city feels at once peaceful and cosmopolitan—clean, compact, and effortlessly multicultural.

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A Distinguished Musical Theater Composer’s Mid-Century Estate - The Frederick Loewe House
House Museum Kevin Durst 6/11/26 House Museum Kevin Durst 6/11/26

A Distinguished Musical Theater Composer’s Mid-Century Estate - The Frederick Loewe House

Loewe decided to retire to Palm Springs, California, where, in 1960, he purchased a mid-century luxury estate.

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A Prominent Stop On The Alsace Wine Route - Riquewihr, France
City Walks Kevin Durst 6/4/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 6/4/26

A Prominent Stop On The Alsace Wine Route - Riquewihr, France

This tiny village of just 1,200 inhabitants is a treasure trove of wonder and beauty, set in an enchanting hilly landscape covered in vineyards.

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Coloring Havana - Fusterlandia
Artist's Home Kevin Durst 5/28/26 Artist's Home Kevin Durst 5/28/26

Coloring Havana - Fusterlandia

A visit to Fusterlandia feels like stepping straight into Cuban artist Jose Fuster’s imagination.

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Home Of The Zytglogge Clock Tower - Bern, Switzerland
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/28/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/28/26

Home Of The Zytglogge Clock Tower - Bern, Switzerland

Overall, Old City Bern is not flashy or monumental—it’s elegant, intimate, and timeless, offering a rare sense of continuity between past and present.

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The City Once Known As Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/21/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/21/26

The City Once Known As Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City

Motorbikes surge through the streets like rivers of silver and black, street vendors call out over the constant hum of traffic, and towering skyscrapers rise unexpectedly above faded French-colonial facades.

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Home Of The Olympic Museum - Lausanne, Switzerland
City Walks Kevin Durst 5/21/26 City Walks Kevin Durst 5/21/26

Home Of The Olympic Museum - Lausanne, Switzerland

The Old Town winds through narrow streets and medieval buildings, with staircases climbing up from the lake and the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral standing watch over it all.

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Living Large In Bristol, RI - Linden Place
House Museum Kevin Durst 5/21/26 House Museum Kevin Durst 5/21/26

Living Large In Bristol, RI - Linden Place

Stepping into Linden Place feels less like entering a single home and more like walking through generations of American life.

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