Tag: travel
The Haute Savoie
I’m sure they meant ’holly molly’ but French is French and this placard sums up the whole region. The Haute Savoie is in the...
Preparations for Paris
"A year!" repeats the astonished bank teller."Yes," I stammer, suddenly feeling irresponsible."And where is it that you’ll be spending most of your time?""Um, in...
Travel Smart
Nobody wants to be stuck in France without knowing what to do. One of the challenges for North American or British travelers is the...
Snapshots from Paris: A Changing City
There are days, weeks, months and years when living in Paris makes me come to a crashing halt and reevaluate so many things I’ve...
Getting Sick when Traveling
For those of us who live to travel and travel to live getting sick isn’t on the top of our anxiety list. We know...
Sipping Pastis in Marseille
Its reputation may be tarnished, but Marseille offers travellers pretty much everything; sunny skies, art, terrific food and a rich diverse history dating back...
Toulouse – The Rose City
The city of Palladio Tolosa,Toulouse, began at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic on a finger of the Garonne River ...
A French Caribbean: St Barthélemy and Guanahani Resort & Spa
If you have to explain to a US customs inspector what St. Bart’s is, you might cause some confusion. You see, St. Bart’s...
Lesson: Asking for Directions and Avoiding Scams
French uses a very precise vocabulary to ask for directions. The biggest pitfall is probably the pronunciation of à droite - do say the...
Surviving Long Flights: How to Fly Long Distances and Stay Healthy
Paris bound or, for that matter, traveling anywhere? Air travel is rife with health challenges because planes are essentially flying Petri dishes. Even if...
Pays d’Artagnan
“All for one and one for all!” On the road to Pays d’Artagnan
As you drive through the remote, southwestern French countryside, down narrow plane...
Solo Travel to Paris: Your Best Way to See Paris?
You’re finally ready to take your dream trip to Paris. But your best friend can’t get time off work, you are currently sans boyfriend...
