It’s always bittersweet when an adventure comes to an end, but coming home… nothing beats that. Enjoy your last journeys abroad!

Madrid is fun. Lisbon is wonderful, and can get you in the San Francisco spirit with a big red bridge and cable cars

Did you go to Rome? If not definitely go there. All over Italy in general – Florence, Venice, etc. Berlin is also amazing – it is my favourite city in Europe – so cool and chic and down to Earth – full of recent history and communist mementos.

Gosh, you just look unbelievably chic! I know you will bring some of that back with you to the US 🙂

I lived in Florence for a year and traveled around quite a bit. I’m well-known as a Venice-hater–it’s an out-of-the-way and frankly pretty boring tourist trap so I always recommend for people to skip it. I would say visit some smaller cities in Tuscany or Umbria instead. Lucca, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Assisi, Perugia. Gorgeous small towns with fantastic food and fab flea markets on the weekends. 🙂

I’m going to miss those photos from Paris but I’m sure you’re excited to move back to your home state : )

I’d definitely walk around Paris anytime of year too! In fact, I’ve been twice and only been in the winter (it’s cheaper that way!).

i used to be with annie on venice but i’ve gone soft and i have to say i adore it – go for carnival if you can, it’s quite an experience and the colors and costumes are beautiful. it’s crowded for sure, but it’s something. that being said, venice can definitely be a bit trappy for the visitor – some guidance for restaurants based on three years of making mistakes can be found here: http://thenewdiplomatswife.blogspot.com/2011/03/venetian-feast.html (not to promote, just to help).

But something in italy i think is a must, preferably by the water – I think you’ve probably covered france well but catch an alpine town if you haven’t yet (easily done by train, the snow covered peaks will be something, even if you don’t ski). And definitely don’t forget Biarritz/St Jean de Luz (and easy to hop to spain), St. Emillion near Bordeaux…and eat all the fresh bread, cheeses, pastries and chocolates that you can!

welcome back stateside!

Come to Scotland. Yes its cold but very beautiful, you would love Edinburgh and Glasgow and I’d love to show you the wonderful Linlithgow Palace which is just 5 minutes from our house. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linlithgow_Palace. Emma

I spent the weekend in Budapest for my 30th birthday… One of my new fav cities. I’m already planning a trip back! It’s the thermal spa capital of Europe–known for its amazing baths! It should be at the top of everyone’s list and you shouldn’t miss it.

I would skip Copenhagen and go to Stockholm! (Even though I lived in CPH for many years and now live just outside the city.) I’ve been there (and other cities in Sweden) many times and can’t wait to visit again. Stockholm is the most beautiful Scandinavian capital, in my opinion. Water, open parks, charming architecture… it has a certain essence, soul to it. 
My honey was in Copenhagen but I would have moved to Stockholm in a heartbeat. 
-violet

I just wanted to second the recommendation that you go to Istanbul! Definitely one of the most interesting cities I’ve been to and the food is delicious and inexpensive (I’m kind of a foodie, so I love a place where it’s easy to get a great meal). Also, the bazaars are great shopping and there’s so much (so, so much) history.

I used to live in Morocco & have traveled extensively around the country, and have been back several times since I lived there. If you need travel advice, I’d be more than happy to help!

Oh yeah, and while you’re in Helsinki, take a boat trip to Tallinn! The Old Town is like straight from a medieval fairy tale.

And someone said Rome – I totally second that! The history in that city is overwhelmingly amazing.

And Berlin is awesome.

Happy travels! I love your yellow pants!

Hello, don’t leave France before visiting Brittany. It’s solovely there! You could stop at Mont St Michel and your way, it’s great with the kids. I still remember the first time I went there as a kid, great memory. In Britany, pop for a day at Ile de Brehat, beautiful, so small than cars are not allowed, how cool is that? And it’s just stunning (I’m not biased at all ;-)!
Might be difficult to pick a destination, so many things to see in Europe. But Paris isn’t France, so I really hope you will find some time to discover the different faces of France.

I am in love with your yellow pants.

And to go along with Lindsey (above), Brugges is so lovely and I know a WONDERFUL B&B there.

Happy weekend Jordan! I love San Francisco…but I would miss Paris (who wouldn’t I guess)?
xo

I am incredibly biased, but Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Copenhagen!
Take a stroll down the Strøget, see amazing shops and people watch (I love the fashion over there). Also visit the Hay store, Illums Bolighus, and definitely go to the Louisiana Museum! Random pics on my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skg/sets/72157625039975679/

I love those yellow pants!

Go to Prauge

Super chic photo! Went to Morocco (Fes+Marakech) in March and had a fabulous time. Deeelish (and cheap!) eats. A few day stint in Granada, Spain (or a while Andalucia tour – Cordoba, Sevilla) would be awesome!

Lisbon, of course (you would be amazed how beautiful it is)
+ Stockholm, Budapest, Sarajevo,… oh my! enjoy!

so sad to hear that you are leaving paris already. i never got to come over to play with moses like i promised him! I have to say that i definitely prefer stockholm to copenhagen (few museums can top the vasa museum inmy opinion. so cool) and i also was bored by marrakech but LOVED istanbul. honestly one our best vacations ever, along with a week spent in the irish countryside in a small stone house, heated by peat fire. magical.

Oh, I’m being a little selfish here….I’m going to miss your Paris pictures. But happy for you to be close to family again.
Merry Christmas