a big adventure.

I've dropped hints here and there, but the trip is finally upon us! {cv} and I leave on Sunday for what ranks as our biggest travel adventure yet--we're bound for France, Germany, and Switzerland! 
Here's a little play-by-play of where we're headed...


We honeymooned in Paris {with one night in the Loire} back in April 2010. We were even blessed with a few extra days in paradise, courtesy of the Icelandic volcano! {cv} and I wanted to go back because there was still plenty on our to-do list. Switzerland and Germany made the list because we love the outdoors and historic cities...and because {cv} loves a good beer ;) 

Our days in France are well mapped out, but I'd love your help in Switzerland + Germany. {Don't get me wrong: I won't turn down French recs!} All our trains and hotels are booked, but if you have any favorite restaurants, museums, or other things-to-do, we are all ears.

While I'm gone, I have an incredible line-up of guest posts...and when I say incredible, I mean it. There will be fantastic treats to help you round out your summer in style from some of the best bloggers in the blogosphere, so get excited! {And don't worry--there will still be Friday's Fancies while I'm gone!}

Can't wait to hear what you world travelers have up your sleeve for us...you've never let me down!


image sources: loire - paris - lucerne - lauterbrunnen - munich

41 comments:

  1. Exciting! And crazy to think you and cv with be on the same continent as Jillian and her love while they honeymoon :) Have so much fun and take lots and lots of pictures!

    xxx
    Jenna

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  2. Would love to know where you're staying in the Loire Valley!

    In Paris, I highly recommend Le Coupe-Chou for a super romantic and french meal :) Pretty close to Luxembourg Gardens. Enjoy!!

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  3. I had totally forgotten about that volcano! I was in Austria studying abroad, and we were all convinced that we were going to be stuck in Europe--not that anyone was complaining, of course! :P

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  4. What an exciting trip! I'm sure it will be just amazing getting to see all of those places. Enjoy!

    Gabriella

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  5. I haven't been to the same areas of Switzerland but Munich...take the train for a half day trip to neuschwanstein. It is a requirement, especially if you love castles. The modern art museum (Pinakothek der Moderne) is amazing and the Hofbrau house is my far the best beer hall.

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  6. Switzerland is so gorgeous- I'd love to go back there! We went to Zermatt, which is a little town up in the Alps near the Matterhorn and it was so quaint and cute! Deff go there if you have any extra time! Have fun!

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  7. What an incredible trip! I've been dying to get back to Paris! Monet's home and property in the Loire Valley is beautiful -- a nice day trip if you have the time!

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  8. This is so exciting and such a great trip! I hope you have a great time!

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  9. Unfortunately I don't have any recs for you as I've never been to either place, but I must say that I am INCREDIBLY jealous!! This trip sounds amazing. Have so much fun, and I will be living vicariously through you via Instagram ;)

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  10. I love Munich! I definitely recommend spending some time in the English Gardens - it's so beautiful AND you can see surfers! :) The Hofbrauhaus is a must as well.

    Also, I am not sure if you have any interest (I am a history teacher, so I was all about it), but just outside Munich is Dachau, a concentration camp. It was unlike anything I have ever experienced, and while it was terribly depressing, I am really happy that we went.

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  11. Have so much fun dear. Wish I could give you some travel recommendations over there, so jealous of your trip! Can't wait to hear all about it. Safe travels! xo

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  12. Have a wonderful time! This sounds like such a fantastic trip! I can't wait to hear about it afterwards. You're hitting several countries I haven't been to, so I can't offer recommendations! I wish I could...one day I'll look back to your recap!

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  13. looks like so much fun! i've been to all of those places except the loire valley :) paris is of course my favorite, but lucerne is so beautiful so make sure to go for lots of long walks there and enjoy the scenery!
    xoamy
    www.cupcakesncouture.com

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  14. You'll be visiting my city (Lucerne!!!). I won't be here though when you are so I hope you'll enjoy it nonetheless. So jealous now. Awwwwww

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  15. You are going to have the BEST time. I'm so jealous! :)

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  16. Okay... I'm officially jealous of all your fabulous traveling you've done/are going to do recently!! Have a blast... but be safe!! xo

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  17. So jealous! You guys are going to have such an incredible time -- can't wait to hear all about it!

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  18. Oh, Munich! My favorite city! Go to the Hofbrau Haus for sure, walk around the farmer's market area that is on the western side of the city. If you can, make it up to Olympic Park and the BMW museum.

    The shopping there is INCREDIBLE. Go to Tiffany there and tell them I miss them! (A man was there buying his wife a pretzel shaped charm when I was there!)

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  19. Omg what an exciting trip! You will have a blast - can't wait to read all about it when you get back!

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  20. Sounds EPIC! Never been to France, Germany or Switzerland, but they're all on my list some day. Can't wait to hear about it and see pictures :)
    --Becky
    preppypremed.blogspot.com

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  21. I'm so jealous that you are getting to go to Europe! Have a fabulous time!!!

    Jamie
    greyskysaturday.wordpress.com

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  22. That's so badass! I'm jealous!!! I have no tips on what to do over there.. but I hope you have a great time!! Can't wait to hear all about it and check out the guest posters

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  23. So exciting! I'm sure you are going to have an amazing time!!!

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  24. You are sooo lucky!! Have a GREAT time! Stacie xo

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  25. Holy crap, you have a huge couple of weeks ahead of you!! So lucky! I've been overseas three times now and enjoyed myself thoroughly each and every time. Yay!

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  26. How exciting! But you're still gonna be in Chicago on Sunday, right?!

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  27. I've heard really good things about the tour at auschwitz in germany if you're into that sort of thing! You are two are sure to have an amazing time!!!

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  28. How wonderful! I hope you have an amazing time, and I can't wait to hear the recap! :-)

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  29. There is a beer garden in Wengen, Switzerland that is on top of a glacier. It's about an hour hike up to it. I'm going to Switzerland in October and done some researching. I may have the link to the beer garden somewhere on my computer. Let me know if you want it :)

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  30. you two are going to have the BEST time!!! :) xoxo

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  31. Oh, how fun! I bet you two will have SO much fun!

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  32. That is so amazing!!! Have a wonderful trip :)

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  33. Cannot WAIT to read the recaps on this amazing trip!! How exciting for you guys!!!

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  34. Hi! I'm new to your blog and am excited to find it. I pinned this graphic because I just loved it! Have a wonderful time!!

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  35. Have so much fun on your trip! I look forward to reading about it.

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  36. Hope you have an amazing time in my side of the world! :)

    Laura xo

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  37. oh man! that sounds like it will be a wonderful trip! i'm just a tiny bit jealous. haha. safe travels! :)

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  38. Lucerne is fabulous! I went on a tour of Mount Pilatus and it was absolutely beautiful! We took the cable car up and hiked around the top - breathtaking.

    Enjoy your trip!

    ...Lauren

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  39. I am so excited to hear all about it! I'll definitely be taking Paris notes as SHS and I are planning our Parisian honeymoon now. :)

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