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Avignon, France – The Papal Palace
If you are in the south of France, and in Avignon, the “Palais des Papes” is an absolute must and is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was both a fortress and a palace to 6 Popes through a large...
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Viviers, France – Medieval Icon
Like many medieval towns, it’s best years and peak population (30,000) are well behind it. This formerly walled city dates back to the 5th century.There are now about 4,000 inhabitants but Viviers...
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The Pont d’Avignon in France
This world famous bridge, and UNESCO World Heritage Site, straddles the Rhone River in Avignon, France. The bridge was built around 1180 AD but fell into disrepair over the years until it was abandoned...
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A Journey through France
This was one for the ages. A Scenic River Cruise on the Rhone River in France. I hadn’t been to France in a long time so I was looking forward to a re-immersion in French culture. The good life of...
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Where We Travelled
Let’s take a look at today’s travel trends. Where are the world’s tourists and business travelers coming from, and where are we all going? Some of the answers in this graphic from Hipmunk will surprise...
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Showdown: London vs. Paris
From the face of Big Ben to the peak of the Eiffel Tower, some of Europe’s capital cities certainly hold a lot of attraction for tourists. Both London and Paris offer travelers not just some great...
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Food on the Fly: Successful Self-Catering
Picture yourself at lunch in Paris, sitting at a sidewalk café, eating salade niçoise and gazing at the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Perfection, non? Doesn’t get much better than that. Unless, of...
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Finding The One in Paris, the City of Love
Poet Arthur Rimbaud— who used a one-way ticket to get to Paris— once compared the sensation of love to the feeling of late night walks “beneath the green lime trees of the Promenade” after filling up...
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The Paris Series (Part 1) – Like A Local
Although I had been to Paris before (through the airport and in the city when I was all of 7 years old) neither time really counts. In spite of the considerable travelling that I have done, Paris was a...
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The Paris Series (Part 2) – Sainte-Chapelle
Among the many things that Paris is famous for, its collection of museums is second to none. There are over 50 museums and monuments in and around Paris. There are of course many very well known ones...
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5 Exquisite Wine Routes in France
As Europe’s peak travel season winds down and most people are returning from their summer vacation, the sleepy vineyards sweeping the French countryside awaken for the annual harvest. Foliage begins to...
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Thinking Of Renting A Car In Europe? Here’s What You Need To Know
Renting a car in Europe lets you explore and discover different countries and cultures. Renting a car gives you freedom to travel on your own schedule and time. You can get off the beaten path and get...
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