20 Great Destinations in the South of France

Last updated on February 9th, 2024 at 04:25 pmFrance is the world’s most visited country, drawing over 90 million travelers in 2018. Great beach destinations and UNESCO World Heritage Sites are abundant in the south of France. Stunning natural landscapes also include dramatic gorges, lavender fields and rolling vineyards. We asked a select group of…

South of France

Happy New Year! And What’s in Store for 2016

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 05:26 pmHappy New Year everyone! We hope you brought in 2016 in a fun way surrounded by those you love. We recently recapped our American travels in 2015 that saw us visit 16 states, some of them multiple times, and two visits to Washington, D.C. We also traveled…

Great Tips for Visiting Lille, France

Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 06:24 pmLille is a charming destination in northwest France near the Belgian border. Like any major French city, it features beautiful architecture and exceptional cuisine. A unique aspect of Lille is that due to its geographic location, it is more of a beer drinking town compared to many…

Tips for Visiting Bordeaux in Summer

Last updated on February 1st, 2024 at 04:36 pmBordeaux blends beautiful architecture with a relaxed French ambiance. A fantastic culinary scene is on offer on the restaurant terraces lining sublime squares dating back centuries. The UNESCO World Heritage town of Saint Emilion, just 21 miles (35 km) from Bordeaux is a world class wine producing…

a grand water fountain in Bordeaux, France

Must Eat Meals in Bordeaux

Last updated on July 7th, 2024 at 01:55 amFrance is the world’s most visited country. With an abundance of exquisite architecture, world class cuisine and robust wines, there’s much to appreciate in “La Republique Francaise.” The French spend more money on food compared to any other European nation. It’s tempting to cover just one word…canard…because…

Bordeaux sausage varieties, 5 must things to Eat in Bordeaux