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  • The main Toulouse Matabiau train station in Toulouse France lit up in purple light at dawn with a red-lettered Toulouse sign
    France

    Is Toulouse Worth Visiting? The 8 Top Reasons You Should Go

    January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

    I must admit that Toulouse France was never on my travel radar. In fact, until last year I’d never heard of it. But then at some point, I came across Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s…

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  • Looking out across the Venetian Harbor in Heraklion Crete
    Greece

    12 Great Things To Do In Heraklion – Crete’s Vibrant Capital

    January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

    If you are traveling to Crete, odds are that you’ll spend some time in Heraklion. It is the island’s capital city and largest population center. In fact, it’s the largest city in all of the Greek…

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  • The Epitaphios Procession in Agios Nikolaos during Easter in Crete
    Greece

    Easter in Crete – What You Can Expect As A Tourist

    December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

    In Greece, Easter is the most important holiday of the year. Yes, more important than Christmas! And when I discovered that we’d be traveling in Crete during Greek Easter, I was very excited. After all, we’d…

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  • Two TGV high speed trains parked at the Gare de Lyon station in Paris
    France

    Taking The Train From Paris to Lyon – All You Need To Know

    December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

    Visiting Paris tops many travel wish lists. But savvy travelers know that Lyon is another great city to visit in France. Some even think Lyon is better. So when traveling in France, I recommend checking out…

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  • The pyramid at the Louvre in Paris with the rising sun shining through
    France

    Paris On A Budget – 8 Tips So You Won’t Break The Bank

    November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

    Some travelers considering a trip to Paris may hesitate – thinking that it might be too expensive. And Paris is definitely not cheap. But a visit to Paris doesn’t need to wipe out your travel savings….

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  • Looking across a bridge to Vieux Lyon as it crosses the Saône River in Lyon France
    France

    The 8 Most Essential Things To Do In Lyon France

    November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

    Lyon is often listed as one of the most underrated destinations in France. Which means that it may not get the tourist attention it deserves. Lyon is often forgotten in the stampede to visit Paris or…

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The Thorough Tripper

Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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