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Sacramento, California

In this first of two posts set in Sacramento, we take a walking tour through the city. Highlights include the Capitol building and the historic Tower Bridge. There is much to see in California's state capital.

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London in Pictures

The Cranky Camper and Co take a sort-of self-guided walking tour of London before heading to continental Europe. On the itinerary are Westminster, St. James Park, Buckingham Palace, along with other points of interest.

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Musée du Louvre

Located in central Paris, the Musée du Louvre is the world's most visited museum of art. With priceless works of art- from da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' to Canova's 'Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss' and so much more- there is much to explore and appreciate in France's national museum of art.

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Paris

On a short spring break trip to Paris, France, the Cranky Camper and Co visit some of the city's most famous and historic sights.

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Paella Party in Historic Barcelona

The Cranky Campers explore the historic city of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of northern Spain- and learn how to make paella and sangria. Included at the end of this article is a recipe for vegetarian paella.