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Falkland Islands, home to lots of sheep and penguins … and very few people!

September 16, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

COUNTRY ROLL No 60 : Falkland Islands, home to lots of sheep and penguins … and very few people! Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world.  Luxury escapes and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe,… 

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BEST restaurants in Montreal Quebec Canada

September 15, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

This is a list of the best restaurants in Montreal. By best restaurants, we mean restaurants where we had the most delicious and enjoyable dining experiences, a combination of ambiance, service, people and food. Some of these restaurants are expensive, others are quite inexpensive; some are more formal than others. We have eaten several times… 

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Filed Under: Canada, City Breaks, Montreal, N. America Tagged With: America, around the world, Best, best restaurants, Canada, city breaks, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Montreal, Quebec, Quebec City, Restaurants, Travel

El Salvador : land of the volcanoes and great surfing!

September 10, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

El Salvador COUNTRY ROLL No 55 : El Salvador, land of the volcanoes and of great surfing! Unfortunately, it is also a country beset over the years with numerous war and crime related issues which have tended to make tourists shy away.   Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we… 

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Filed Under: Countries of the World, El Salvador, N. America Tagged With: America, around the world, city breaks, Country, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Salvador, Surfing, Travel

Dominican Republic : Tropical Beaches, Alpine Mountains, Colonial Cities!

September 7, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Dominican Republic COUNTRY ROLL No 52 : Dominican Republic, a Caribbean country which has it all, tropical beaches, alpine mountains, colonial cities! Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is not only the oldest city in the New World, dating back to the arrival of Christopher Colombus and the Spaniards in 1492, but also… 

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Vancouver, one of the fastest growing cities in the world!

August 23, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Vancouver One of the best ways to start a visit to Vancouver is by going to Harbour Centre in the middle of the downtown area, and taking the elevator up to the Vancouver Lookout, a 360 degree panoramic observation deck high above the city.   You can walk around the circular observation deck and read… 

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Filed Under: Alaska Cruise, Canada, Cruises, N. America Tagged With: America, around the world, Canada, city breaks, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel, Vancouver

BEST of Costa Rica food : Gallo Pinto !

August 20, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Gallo pinto (spanish for Spotted Rooster) is a dish of rice and beans mixed together with onions and bell peppers. Gallo pinto is part of almost every breakfast in Costa Rica where it is considered the national dish! Gallo pinto should be part of your breakfast when visiting the country. For some reason, rice and… 

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Filed Under: Costa Rica, Culinary Delights, N. America Tagged With: America, around the world, Bean, city breaks, Costa Rica, Food, Gallo Pinto, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Rice, Travel

Cuba, beautiful country where sadly internet access is severely restricted!

August 17, 2014 by Denis 2 Comments

Cuba. COUNTRY ROLL No 46 : Cuba, Caribbean island with gorgeous beaches and friendly people. Unfortunately, it compares well to North Korea in its degree of control and censorship over internet access and other freedoms of expression.   Photo Walls-World.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie… 

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BEST of Colombia food : Bandeja Paisa !

August 16, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Bandeja Paisa Colombia’s national and very traditional dish, bandeja paisa, is more than a dish, it is really a meal! Steak, pork and chorizo sausages, rice and red beans, avocado slices, sweet banana chips, fried egg, served all together in a large oval dish.   Photo Thefoodofmycolombialand.blogspot.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of… 

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Filed Under: Colombia, Culinary Delights, S. America Tagged With: America, around the world, Bandeja Paisa, city breaks, Colombia, Country, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

BEST of Chile food : Charquican !

August 15, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Charquican. Chile is a country blessed with many riches, including an incredibly wide variety of sources of food from both land and water. The resulting Chilean cuisine offers many outstanding dishes which are a delight for visitors to discover. Selected for today’s posting is the charquican, a beef stew with a long history in Chile…. 

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Filed Under: Chile, Culinary Delights, S. America Tagged With: America, around the world, Charquican, Chile, city breaks, Food, Joie de vivre, luxury escapes, Quebec City, Travel

Colombia, amazing tropical haven of beauty, green and beaches!

August 10, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Colombia. COUNTRY ROLL No 38 : Colombia, amazingly beautiful tropical haven, on both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, with the Andes, the jungles, the beaches, and cities like Cartagena!       Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world.  Luxury escapes… 

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