From Strasbourg to Luxembourg

After our stay in Annecy, we took the train to Strasbourg. We had heard much about this beautiful city, the iconic cathedral and were eager to visit. Our primary reason for visiting was to see the famous cathedral - Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg. Construction began in 1015 and wasn’t completed until 1439; talk about a labor of... Continue Reading →

Travel Quote

We love to slow down, and France requires us to do so. In France we find what we are missing. Marcia DeSanctis Camargue, France

Annecy, France

We visited Annecy on our very first trip to France close to 30 years ago. We spent an afternoon there, loved it, and hoped to return again one day. Our first visit was in April, and it was a perfect time to visit; just a few tourists, the weather was mild and the snow-capped mountains... Continue Reading →

Monet’s Garden Then and Now

Twenty-five years ago theTravelsketcher, our daughter and I took a trip to Europe with my sister and her family. We started in Edinburgh, where we strolled along the Royal Mile and visited the castle. From there we went to York where we enjoyed the Shambles and other famous sites. London was our next stop where... Continue Reading →

Travel Quote

The best education you will ever get is traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences. Mark Patterson Avignon, France

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