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Africa, Asia, Europe, France, French Riviera, Hawaii, Japan, Lanai, Maui, Mauritius, Mexico, North America, Oahu, Okinawa Prefecture, Places, Provence
June 28, 2017
Until the past two weeks, I didn’t understand how truly unbearable Paris is in the summer heat. With unseasonably warm temperatures terrorizing the city, the massive amount of stone and concrete turned Paris into an oven. As a Texas girl, I’m accustomed to crazy heat and humidity, but there is a huge difference between living […]
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Aquitaine, Burgundy, Chamonix, Europe, France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire Valley, Normandy, Places, Poitou-Charentes, Provence, Rhône-Alps
January 12, 2017
As much as I adore Paris, there’s so much more to discover in the country outside of the City of Light. And since my first trip to France in late 2012, I’ve traveled extensively throughout the country, visiting every region, except the outlying territories. Though there are still plenty of items on my France to-do […]
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What is the best way to travel around France? Well, there’s not really a simple answer to that question. It depends. Where are you traveling? How much time do you have? What is your budget? There are many factors that must be considered when determining the best way to travel around France. Let’s assume the […]
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Aix-en-Provence, Alsace, Belgium, Bordeaux, Bruges, Europe, France, Iceland, Paris, Places, Provence, Strasbourg
September 30, 2016
One of the many fabulous things about Paris is its central location, multiple airports, excellent connections, and exceptional train system. Compared to the USA, it’s relatively easy to hop a train or plane and be in a completely different culture and country. Another thing I love about France is its diversity. Within a couple of […]
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Aix-en-Provence, Austria, Europe, France, Italy, Loire Valley, Places, Potenza, Provence, Switzerland, Tyrol, Zermatt
June 28, 2016
European capitals are among my favorite cities in the world. Paris, Vienna, Prague, Rome, Budapest, and Dublin offer travelers big bang for their bucks. For those who have limited time and/or resources, hitting the main European capital cities easily checks all the boxes when it comes to history, food, culture, shopping, and the quintessential tourist […]
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May 23, 2016
In France, food is more than fuel. As the great Julia Child said, “…cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” In fact, like the Olympics, the titles of Meilleurs Ouvriers de France {MOF for short} are handed out every four years to the country’s best pâtissiers, chocolatiers, bakers, cheese and fishmongers, and […]
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