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Congo Kinshasa, larger of 2 Congo countries, diamonds and chaos!

August 12, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Congo Kinshasa. COUNTRY ROLL No 41 : Congo Kinshasa, also called DR Congo, the larger of the two Congo countries, the one with the diamonds and the chaos!   Photo Whc.unesco.org Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes and… 

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Congo Brazzaville, smaller of 2 Congo countries, the one with the oil!

August 12, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Congo Brazzaville. COUNTRY ROLL No 40 : Congo Brazzaville, the smaller of the two Congo countries in Africa, the one with the large petroleum reserves!   Photo AfricaTravelResource.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes and city breaks to… 

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Comoros, troubled paradise islands near Madagascar!

August 11, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Comoros. COUNTRY ROLL No 39 : Comoros Islands, paradise islands with a troubled history of coups and political instability, between the African coast and Magadascar!   Photo Paradiseintheworld.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes and city breaks to… 

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Colombia, amazing tropical haven of beauty, green and beaches!

August 10, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Colombia. COUNTRY ROLL No 38 : Colombia, amazingly beautiful tropical haven, on both the Pacific and Caribbean oceans, with the Andes, the jungles, the beaches, and cities like Cartagena!       Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes… 

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China, we love the people, the cuisine, the diversity!

August 9, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

China. COUNTRY ROLL No 37 : China, where we love the people, the cuisine, the diversity! Definitely one of our favorite countries in the whole world to visit again and again!   Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes… 

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Chile has it all, including the Andes, longest mountain range in the world!

August 9, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Chile. COUNTRY ROLL No 36 : Chile, which has it all to attract tourists, including the Andes, the longest mountain range in the world!   Photo www.borntovacation.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes and city breaks to Quebec… 

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Chad, the very heart of Africa, with slowly disappearing Lake Chad!

August 8, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Chad. COUNTRY ROLL No 35 : Chad, the very heart of Africa, with slowly disappearing Lake Chad! Photo theplatformonline.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world. Luxury escapes and city breaks to Quebec City, New York, Washington, Buenos Aires. In Europe,… 

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Central African Republic, highly unstable resource-rich country!

August 7, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Central African Republic. COUNTRY ROLL No 34 : Central African Republic, rich in resources but so unstable! Sadly, you’re not likely to visit the Central African Republic anytime soon as a tourist … unless you are a member of the French Foreign Legion!   Photo PhotoBlog.nbcnews.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the… 

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Cape Verde, idyllic islands with best year-round weather in Africa!

August 7, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Cape Verde. COUNTRY ROLL No 33 : Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde as it is officially known, is an archipelago country off the western coast of Africa with 350 days of sunshine per year and the best year round weather in Africa!   Photo pahte.com Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World… 

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COUNTRY ROLL No 32 : Canada, grande terre de mes aieux!

August 5, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Canada. COUNTRY ROLL No 32 : Canada, grande terre de mes aieux, vast land of my forebears! The Gagnon family arrived in Quebec City in 1637, having been convinced by Robert Giffard, who was apothecary on Samuel de Champlain’s ship, to sign up for a new life in what was then called Nouvelle France, later… 

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Meet the Crew.

TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

A NEW addition to the BonVoyageurs team is Atlanta-based travel writer and culinary expert Dominique Gagnon, and travel photographer Justin Ellis. By day, Dominique designs and grows new meaningful consumer brands, while Justin is a neuroscientist and psychiatrist researching early brain development. By night, they are watching Chef's Table while plotting their next culinary and sport adventure.

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