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07/28/2026

05/06/2026

On May 2, 1519, Leonardo da Vinci died in Amboise at age 67. He wasn’t just the mind behind the Mona Lisa. He was sketching machines, studying anatomy, and thinking through ideas that wouldn’t make sense to most people for another few hundred years.

If you visit Amboise today, it feels surprisingly small for someone of his scale. The Château d’Amboise overlooks the Loire River, and tucked within its grounds is the Chapel of Saint Hubert where he is buried. It’s not grand or overwhelming. It’s quiet, and easy to miss if you’re not paying attention.

A lot of people don’t realize he spent his final years in France, invited by King Francis I. He lived nearby at Clos Lucé, where you can still see models built from his sketches. It gives you a clearer picture of how his mind worked, jumping between art, engineering, and science without any boundaries.

If you’re planning a visit, give yourself time to walk between the château and Clos Lucé. It’s a short distance, but it connects the final chapter of his life in a way that books don’t quite capture.

📍 Amboise, Loire Valley

01/01/2026

Nothing beats the peace of the woods. My first tree hug of the year is a reminder to be grateful for every gift God provides—especially the quiet ones we often overlook. 🌟 Rooted in gratitude

06/28/2025

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03/23/2025

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” -John Muir
Hike along scenic Hiwassee River on the John Muir National Recreation Trail #152, which is also part of the long-distance Benton MacKaye Trail. Try a short out-and-back hike from one of the trailheads or plan a back-country trip along this 20.7-mile trail. Dispersed camping is allowed on the section of the trail located east of the Apalachia Powerhouse.

It is named after naturalist John Muir and was constructed in 1972 through the efforts of the Youth Conservation Corps and the Senior Community Service Employment Program. The trail is said to follow the path taken during Muir's travels from Kentucky to Florida in his book “A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf.”

03/19/2025

Traveling to the UK?

NOTICE: Regarding the ETA for the UK, airside transit does not require a UK ETA. If you are simply connecting flights at a UK airport and remaining airside (not passing through UK border control), you do not need to apply for a UK ETA.
If you are planning to enter the UK or transit landside, we strongly recommend applying for a UK ETA well in advance. Travelers
without the required documentation may be denied boarding their flights.
Who Does Need a UK ETA?
You will need to apply for a UK ETA if:
You are entering the UK for a short stay (e.g., sightseeing, hotel stays, or other independently arranged plans).
Your transit requires passing through UK border control (e.g., transferring between airports or moving landside).

06/30/2024

Fourth of July picks by Lark Hotels and Bluebird Hotels 🏨 🇺🇸

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08/25/2023

Galapagos on your bucket list?
Let us help you plan your walk on the volcanic shores filled with over 400 species of wildlife. [email protected], International Accents Travel