Off the Grid in Greenland on an Arctic Cruise Exploring the West coast of Greenland in the comfort of small-ship luxury There are few places in the world where traveling can bring you up close and personal to stark landscapes, frozen beauty, and sculpted icebergs. Throw in a perpetual ice field over 656,000 square miles – about three times the size of Texas - and you have Greenland, a remote ... Read Full Article
5 French Cheeses We Love
5 French Cheeses We Love When reflecting on challenges in governing French people, Charles de Gaulle was reported to have said, “How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?” Well, turns out he was wrong – at least about the cheese. That’s because there are about 1,200 French cheeses with 96% French consuming about 55 lbs. per capita. That’s a lot of cheese, but when a nation ... Read Full Article
European Fashion: What to Wear in Europe to not Look like a Tourist
European Fashion - What to Wear in Europe to not Look like a Tourist Yes, you are a tourist. Some people say that it is ok to look like one. I personally like to blend in and not draw attention to myself. There is always a little feeling of accomplishment when I am walking down the street in some European city and a local asks me for directions or speaks to me in the local language. Here are my ... Read Full Article
Lyon France: a City for the Senses
Lyon France has been called many things over the years including “Gateway to the Alps,” “City of Gastronomy,” “Cuisine Capital of the World,” “Silk Capital of the World,” the and “Birthplace of Cinema.” As France’s second city by size, its past embraces a cultural vibrancy reflecting 2,000 years of history including Roman and Renaissance periods. Enjoying Lyon Funny thing is that Lyon is ... Read Full Article