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I have been traveling for 30+ years and visited more than 70 countries. My focus lies on luxury hotels and cultural travel. I love the arts, opera, and wildlife.

Oberoi Zahra review - the best Nile cruise in Egypt with pictures and first-hand information

Review of the Oberoi Zahra – the best Nile cruise ship...

April 21, 2018 42

Old Town Square Prague from above (town hall tower)

What to do in Prague – the 20 best tourist attractions

April 15, 2018 1

Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt

The 20 best places to visit in Egypt in 2022

April 4, 2018 20

Travel mistakes and how to avoid them - save money

30 expensive travel planning mistakes you never knew you were making...

March 18, 2018 3

A canoe tour through the Yasuni National Park in Ecuador

The perfect amazon rainforest tour from Quito, Ecuador

March 13, 2018 2

blue tiled domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The 10 best things to do in Uzbekistan

February 17, 2018 5

The 10 best things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

February 8, 2018 5

Medieval old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

The 25 best day trips from Munich, Germany

February 7, 2018 7

Pilgrimage to Altötting – one of the best day trips from...

February 6, 2018 4

the old town of Rovinj in Istria, Crotia

10 best things to do in Croatia

January 26, 2018 1

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Années de Pèlerinage is a travel blog that focuses on luxury hotels and unforgettable cultural experiences. Authentic pictures and insider information are its hallmark. Norman is the face behind the blog and prides himself of having traveled for more than 30 years without stop or fail. Follow me along on social media:

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The best time to visit Vienna, Austria

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A local shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of each season in Vienna I've been living in Vienna for the past 4 years....