Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 13th and 14th arrondissements. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and I’m covering each and every one over the next few months. The landmarks I have chosen in each neighborhood are the ones that appealed to us, so... Continue Reading →
My Paris by the Numbers series continues this week with the 9th and 10th arrondissements. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, there are 20 arrondissements in Paris and I’m covering each and every one over the next few months. The landmarks I have chosen in each neighborhood are the ones that appealed to us, so... Continue Reading →
How can anyone govern a nation that has two hundred and forty-six different types of cheese? Charles de Gaulle
Oh Avignon, I love this town. I fell in love with it on our first visit to France close to 30 years ago, and that feeling has not waned over the decades. The whitewashed buildings, chapped and blistered from the scorching sun, faded blue shutters, narrow, twisting cobbled alleys, the ancient walls that surround the... Continue Reading →
I have been in Paris for almost a week and I have not heard anyone say calories, or cholesterol or arterial plaque. The French do not season their food with regret. Mary-Lou Weisman
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 →
After our time in Ireland and Wales, we headed to Cornwall. We had heard much about this stunning area of the UK and were eager to visit. We had planned on spending a week there, and ending our Ireland and UK adventure in London, where I was hoping to arrange a blog-buddy meet-up. However, we... Continue Reading →
It was evening when we arrived in Cardiff, the sun was not yet ready to set since the summer solstice was not far off which brings long days, but the air was cooling indicating night’s imminent arrival. We checked in, quickly dumped our bags and headed out to find something to eat. Cardiff Castle with... Continue Reading →
According to Conde Nast Traveler, Dublin is one of the top ten friendliest cities in the world, and we certainly found that to be true during our time there. It is also filled with interesting historical monuments, a vibrant music scene and is a great place for foodies as well. My previous posts have shared... Continue Reading →
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