Is the Paris City Pass Worth It? Paris Pass Review - Is It A Good Deal For You? The Paris City Pass is one of the most popular multi-use passes available to visitors to Paris. In this article, I will explain the main features of the Paris Pass. I will outline the costs of the pass and give some examples of how it might best be used. After reading this guide, you will be better prepared to ... Read Full Article
A Taste of France: Culinary Road Trip Through Reims, Dijon, and Avignon in Eastern France
These Cities in Eastern France Will Give You a True Taste of France A Taste of France - Road Trip Through France: Reims - Dijon - Avignon Sponsored Post Champagne, Bourgogne, Provence - if you are a foodie, those names will make your mouth water. Today we will introduce you to some of the tastiest cities in Eastern France: Reims, Dijon, and Avignon. These three cities are part of the ... Read Full Article
Hiking in Switzerland – The Best Hikes
Tips by a Local for Hiking in Switzerland Switzerland is chock full of stunning mountain views, long winding glaciers and deep alpine lakes. So, it is perhaps no surprise that this is also a hikers paradise and hiking in Switzerland is one of the top activities for tourists and locals alike. There are actually over 66 thousand kilometers (41,000 miles) of marked hiking trails in Switzerland, so ... Read Full Article
What To Do In Amsterdam: Top Amsterdam Attractions That You NEED To Put On Your Itinerary
What to Do in Amsterdam: Top Amsterdam Attractions You NEED On Your Itinerary Up there with Paris and Rome, Amsterdam holds the title as one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world. It has the best of cities and towns, which makes people continue to visit. There are international restaurants, lively nightlife, rich culture, and great transportation like a big city. But it's also ... Read Full Article
Northern France Holiday – Road Trip from Paris to Loire Valley & Normandy
Northern France Holiday Road Trip from Paris to Loire Valley & Normandy After spending 3 wonderful days in Paris, we set off on a four day Northern France holiday to experience some of the beautiful countryside of central and northern France. We rented a car at Gare du Nord in Paris and headed south to the Loire Valley. After exploring some beautiful chateaux in the Loire Valley. Then, ... Read Full Article
3 Days in Paris Itinerary for First Time Visitors
3 Days in Paris Itinerary - The Perfect Paris Itinerary for First Time Visitors As we walked hand in hand along the Seine River at 10 at night, the Eiffel Tower erupted in a dazzling display of light and music. The darkness had just fallen on Paris and the twinkling light show was the perfect ending to our first night in the City of Lights. As we took pictures, dodged bicycles, and ignored the ... Read Full Article
Food Travel – Mastering the Art of French Eating on a Barge Cruise
Food Travel for Pros French Cooking on a Barge Cruise Are you a foodie? I am too. Some of my food travel vacations are based solely on the iconic foods and drinks that I can find in a certain country or region. For some people, food is simply a way to put energy into their bodies, but for me, it is a way to relate to people, their culture, and even their history. There is so much you can learn ... Read Full Article
Boating in France – Ultimate Guide, Tips, and Experiences
Boating in France - Ultimate Guide, Tips, and Experiences to plan the perfect Boating Holidays in France Boating in France - How we got started A number of people have asked us how we came to be boating on the canals and rivers of Europe. Here is the short version: In 1970 we visited Amsterdam. There I saw the live-aboard canal barges, and said to myself ”That looks like a really ... Read Full Article
Saorge: The Prettiest Little French Town You Never Heard Of
Saorge: The Prettiest Little French Town You Never Heard Of Up a road that winds back and forth across the French and Italian border, through the Piedmont mountains, just over an hour from Nice, lies Saorge - a beautiful French village. SAORGE RESEMBLES TIBET WITH ITS CASCADING VILLAGE You see, if the word gets out about the magical village of Saorge, that very magic will be threatened. Then its ... Read Full Article
A Gem for Architecture Lovers: Examples of Romanesque Architecture in Germany
Top Examples of Romanesque Architecture along the Romanesque Route in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt is a region teeming with castles, cathedrals, and monasteries, many of which date to the Romanesque period and are great examples of Romanesque architecture. We think this region is a great destination for architecture and history lovers and have created a 5-day Saxony-Anhalt ... Read Full Article