In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites La Bambouseraie en Cévennes-A Beautiful Bamboo Grove When I took the Train à Vapeur des Cevennes between Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard, I made a stop at an oasis. It is one of… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences/ Sites Why Le Tout-Paris Rooftop Bar At Cheval Blanc Is Worth A Visit After shopping at La Samaritaine department store, head to the best rooftop bar in Paris where you’ll get superb skyline views. But wait. It’s… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences Aveyron Specialties And Restaurants: My Recommendations One of the pleasures of travelling in a new region of France is the opportunity to sample (indulge in?) the local foods. Are you… Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences/ Sites A Visit To 3 Cheese Caves In Roquefort-sur-Soulzon While spending time in the Aveyron department during my last trip, the ONE ingredient that kept popping up in my meals was the famous… Continue Reading →
In Advice and Money Saving Tips Better Alternative To Airbnb: Citadines Apartment In Paris If you’re going to stay in Paris for more than a week, getting an apartment can be an enjoyable and cost-effective way to spend… Continue Reading →
In Advice and Money Saving Tips How To Apply For The EU-VAT Refund In France Want to get money back when you make a purchase in France? Yes, you can and it’s easy. It’s the European Union VAT (Value-Added… Continue Reading →
In Advice and Money Saving Tips 5 Tips To Protect Your Valuables And Tech When Travelling What are the most valuable things that you take with you on a trip? For me, it’s my passport, license, credit cards, cash, electronics,… Continue Reading →
In Advice and Money Saving Tips Why You Need The Crit’Air Sticker For Driving In France Ever heard of the Crit’Air sticker? I hadn’t. That is until I got a surprising email from a reader. It was all about the… Continue Reading →
In Arts and Entertainment/ Sites A Worthwhile Guided Tour: Paris Opera House (Palais Garnier) I much prefer taking guided tours when I travel because the learning is interactive. I often start to daydream when the self-guided audio-tour I’ve… Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ Sites Fête de la Transhumance: Hundreds Of Sheep In Saint-Rémy-de-Provence In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of southern France, there are many traditions, such as the Christmas tradition of the Provencal santons. There is another… Continue Reading →