Nestled in the heart of Europe lies the ever-quaint Strasbourg. This fairytale Alsatian village is a hidden gem that is often overlooked, despite offering a variety of things to do. Here you’ll find medieval-style houses, charming markets, beautiful gardens, and savory traditional food. There’s also a unique mix of German and French cultures that will […]
7 Most Popular Camino de Santiago Routes
The Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James is one of the most popular pilgrimage routes in the world. Since the Middle Ages, pilgrims from all over the world have been walking the Camino de Santiago routes leading to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. Nowadays hundreds of thousands of people every year complete […]
10 Things to Do in Paris for First-Time Visitors
10 Things to do in Paris for First-Time Visitors There are so many things to do in Paris that it seems impossible to plan an itinerary. Paris is the second most visited city in Europe, so there are tons of attractions to choose between, and it can be difficult to decide what is worth visiting […]
Is The Paris City Pass Worth It?
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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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]