A Personal Journey Back in Time
Remember the atrocity of June 10, 1944
7 Days in Dordogne: Step-by-Step
wandering through Dordogne
Visit Uzés, France: Inside the Château de Duché
Any who visit Uzés, France are in awe of the Château de Duché. It’s the centerpiece of the town and home to the Duke of Uzés — the oldest ducal peerage in France. If France was still a kingdom, the Duke of Uzés would rank just below “princes […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 16-20 Nova Siri
After 15 days of jumping from place to place in France and Italy, the Golden Girls were ready for a little rest and relaxation. As par for this journey, we picked a spot on the map because it was there and headed to Nova Siri, Italy to spend time unwinding on a beach.
“The Golden Girls Loving Italy” Day 14-15: Rome
Rome is too overwhelming to be consumed in only a few days. It would take weeks to appreciate the breadth and depth of the city. For two days we stayed around the Vatican City.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 13 Cinque Terre
A side trip from Florence, Italy took “The Golden Girls” to the villages of Cinque Terre where colorful architecture and amazing views are straight out of the tour books.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 12-13 Florence
Florence, Italy is a place you should try to see at least once in your lifetime. For “The Golden Girls”, two of us were making repeat visits. That meant this had to be a unique and fun experience for each of us to remember. Little did we know […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 11 Pisa
Whenever you are on an extended trip that takes you to many destinations, you’re bound to go to certain places just because they’re on the way. That’s how The Golden Girls ended up in Pisa, Italy. Discovering Port Vendres and Collioure because they were on the way to an […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving France: Day 9-10 Port Vendres and Collioure
Revisit the seaside towns of Port Vendres and Collioure, France with me and my North Carolina friends. You may want to put these two on your “must see” list! When “The Golden Girls” discovered Port Vendres and Collioure, the quaint towns along the Mediterranean, it was quite by accident. […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving France: Day 7-8 Sete, Beziers and Bouziques
Golden Girls on the Mediterranean side of France Side trips from Uzes are now behind us. It’s time for the Golden Girls to hit the super highway and head for the Mediterranean coast of France. The Mediterranean Side of France: Sete The Venice of France I couldn’t wait […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving France: Day 5-6 Nimes, Pont Du Gard, Avignon
Nimes, Pont du Gard, Avignon
Learn to Cook Mediterranean with a French Pro
One thing I dreamed about before moving to France was to attend a cooking class in Paris. Little did I know that my wish would come true — without leaving the little town of Uzès. Chef Eric Fraudeau of Cook’n with Class Paris has a cooking school right down […]
Samuel Beckett’s Roussillon, France
The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon.
French Expat Visa Update: Done!
When you have an appointment at the prefecture to renew your French expat visa, you’d better show up. Rain, shine … or flu! Today was the day to update my 12-month French expat visa — or carte de séjour. The event seems to come around much faster each […]
Marseilles: A Stormy Past. A Brilliant Future.
A recent weekend in Marseille turned my perception of the city inside out. Now I can’t wait to return. I’ll admit, a weekend in Marseille was not at the top of my travel list. Even though it’s less than two hours away from Uzés. It’s surely because I’ve […]
Tree Sports in Uzes. Who knew?
Have you ever heard of “tree sports?” Neither had I. Now trees are where I’d love to hang out. Literally! Time to learn about tree sports in Uzès. Tree sports in Uzès One of my favorite places in Uzes is the Vallée de l’Eure. I’ve written about the […]
The Romance of Roquefort
How mould from rye bread found its way into the first Roquefort cheese
A Travel Guide to France
An easy guide to France
The Doors and Windows of Marseille
After my first true visit to Marseille, I can’t say enough good things about the city. While I’m composing my thoughts for a post on the long weekend, I want to share some highlights: the doors and windows of Marseille. Marseille, the second largest city in France, is […]
South of France Memories: Four Reasons to Sign Up Now
How many times have you said to yourself: “Someday I’m going to visit the south of France.” If you’ve always wanted to visit the south of France, why are you putting it off? “I’m afraid to travel solo.” “I don’t know where to go.” “I’m too busy.” I […]