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Truffle Hunting in Provence, France: The Ultimate Guide to a Magical Culinary Experience
In the rolling hills of Provence, a timeless tradition unfolds each winter: the hunt for truffles. Truffles, the elusive and …
Exploring France the Easy Way: A Stress-Free River Cruise for Travelers 50+
By Marybeth Bond If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting France without feeling rushed, a river cruise is the perfect way …
France. Impressionist painters in Normandy
The friendly cheese vendor who wanted to sell me my favorite “epoisse” stinky cheese. Normandy attracts anyone who loves the …
Discover France’s secret villages
Walking in the Maritime Alps leads to the Mediterranean Coast Rocky, snowcapped Alps tumble down to the dazzling waters of …
Gourmet barging in burgundy, France
The mere name Burgundy evokes splendid wines, fine cellars, history and epicurean feasts. The secret is out among wine and …
Ten best travel books for adventurous professional travelers. France. Italy.
“Books to spark your wanderlust for travel to France, Italy and beyond,” was the subject of an interview I recently …
Ten best travel books for adventurous professional travelers. France. Italy.
“Books to spark your wanderlust for travel to France, Italy and beyond,” was the subject of an interview I recently …
Treasure Hunt: Five Must-See Museums That Are Worth Designing Your Vacation Around
France, Arles, Provence LUMA Arles is a cultural space imagined by Swiss art collector Maja Hoffmann in collaboration with renowned …
Normandy as painted by the Impressionists
Normandy is like a beret perched askew on a Frenchman’s head, the 360-mile Normand coast curls along the north and …
Normandy: where Impressionism was born
Like countless other Francophiles, I am captivated by French art, history and fashion, as well as the cheeses, wine, pastries, …
National geographic girlfriend getaways
Women are stepping out with girlfriends, zooming along roads, paths and waterways with style, humor and courage. Through my own …
Paris tips for women, solo travelers, romance.
Paris promises something for everyone – sophistication, beauty, culture, history, cuisines, art, escape and that nebulous quality called ambiance and …
Stepping out solo in Paris
Alone in Paris. The art of dining alone. Text by Stephanie Levin Traveling alone for a woman affords multiple advantageous: …
Family travel. the best and the worst family getaways.
Family travel is a time to make memories that last a lifetime. Over two decades and to over two dozen …
Packing for a cruise
Packing the right clothes for a cruise has always been a big challenge. I’ve packed for more than a few …
Canadian train journey mimics road trip in convertible – without the wind mussing your hair
Conductor Caitlin Bailie, who also does a highly entertaining interpretive dance for explaining safety regulations, leads passengers in a toast …
I left my heart in … Paris
Last weekend I fell in love with a new city, Paris. For three euphoric days I ran around the City …
I left my heart in … Paris
Posing with the Eiffel Tower on a clear, winter day in Paris By Annalyse Sheppard Last weekend I fell in …
Walking trips in europe
Walking trips in Europe are a safe and easy way to avoid the tourist crowds in big cities? Get off …
Peru and Machu Picchu with disney. beyond the magic kingdom
A mother-daughter trip to Machu Picchu in Peru My 21-year-old daughter Annalyse draped her arm around my shoulder and I …