Miss Courtney's
Virtual Trip Across Europe and UK
Troyes, France
Cathedrale Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul
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Traveling Tote Adventures and a Giveaway September 1, 2025
Welcome to another adventure of Tales of the Traveling Tote. This is where my fellow Tales of the Traveling Tote friends and I share our latest travels, projects and our most current events. You will have an opportunity to visit other members at the end of this post and learn about our giveaway.
Miss Courtney shared with me she would like an exciting trip to Europe or the United Kingdom. With no big trips planned anytime soon, I decided to take her along on some of our past adventures through a virtual journey.
Be warned, we got a little carried away while reminiscing, a lot of photos!
Italy
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Rome
Tudini's
Trattoria
A favorite Trattoria in Rome where we frequent and enjoy the "welcome back" from the wait staff. The food is always as remembered, delicious!
Roman Colosseum
Trevi Fountain
Lunch in Roam
The Palatine Hill in Rome
I packed a picnic lunch earlier and after a long morning exploring we found the perfect spot to enjoy our lunch, a meadow with colorful wildflowers in bloom. The views were amazing not to mention so much history
Naples to Capri on the High-Speed Hydrofoil
Dinner in Capri
Jim, enjoying Pizza in Capri
While waiting in Capri for the ferry to take us to Sorrento, this local walked pasted. His face was so interesting and weathered, we thought he's a fisherman. I would have loved a chat with him!
After seeing the beautiful town of Sorrento we were off on the train to Pompeii
Ostia Ancient Port City
Theatrical Masks are architectural elements that adorned the building of the Ostia Theater
Venice
My Gondolier (Mamma Mia)
France
Paris
We are always thrilled seeing the historic sites, again and again!
Orange, France
the coliseum now Theatre antique d'Orange
We had lunch seated outside with a fabulous view of the coliseum
Chenonceaux, France
My favorite Chateau out of all we've visited
Chateau de Chenonceau Kitchen
Throughout the chateau the fireplaces were burning and fresh floral arrangements were placed in every room and hallway. This was in December and you can imagine the beautiful festive arrangements
Triumphal Arch of Orange
We've always enjoyed backpacking, though it involves so much walking but lets us see sights that most tourists miss.
Our first trip to Nice, our hotel faced the Promenade des Angles
Monaco
Casino in Monte Carlo where I pulled a lever and beat the bank! We immediately left :)
Lunch on the terrace next to casino
Strassbourg
My birthday lunch. This restaurant is just across from the magnificent cathedral
England
York
Old Town
Salisbury Cathedral
London
Big Ben during the Christmas season
Windsor
Scotland
This was the Christmas tree in Edinburgh Castle, a historic fortress
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A tote set off across the sea,
Full of hopes and dreams.
It came back home, a heavy sack,
With souvenirs, filling every crack. It held a charm from Paris streets,
And sweet Italian market treats.
A little treasure, soft and fine,
The happy story of a Traveling Tote.
Miss Courtney
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Miss Courtney and I thank you for your visit. We have so many photos it was hard for us to choose what to share. I think this post will keep her happy until she gets a trip of her own.
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Now for the Giveaway!
Sarah at "Hyacinths for the Soul" will be hosting the giveaway for a chance to win this cute tote from MacKenzie-Childs. Just leave a comment for her here. Thank you Sarah for hosting.
Tales of the Traveling Tote members would love for you to visit.
Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home
Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet @ The Sketchy Reader
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Happy September!
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