Discover Lyon

Discover Lyon

by | Jul 24, 2019 | Central and East

You’ve heard of Lyon, France, and maybe changed trains there. That was my only experience with Lyon, until recently. Many people told me how nice a city it is, how good the food, how much there is to do. I had to visit it for myself. Worth a Visit Lyon is a sprawling...
20 Packing Tips for Your Trip to France

20 Packing Tips for Your Trip to France

by | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog, Travel Tips

Great Packing tips and one great freebie for cheap travel everywhere! See the link at the bottom of the post! Before You Pack 1.       Know your airline’s policy about weight and number of bags 2.      Have a list. Believe me, it saves stress. Each time you return...
A French Alps Vacation

A French Alps Vacation

by | Jun 26, 2019 | Central and East

If nature is in your soul, the French Alps are your paradise, with unparalleled beauty everywhere you turn. That’s why, for hikers, skiers, climbers, paragliders, campers, and walkers, the French Alps are a top destination and Europe’s highest mountain chain. This is...
Planning Your Trip to France

Planning Your Trip to France

by | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, Travel Tips

Planning and preparing well for your trip to France makes all the difference in maximizing your visit. PLANNING Plan the “skeleton” first. These are the most time-sensitive tasks that must be done on a deadline. After that, you can fill in the rest. Here’s where...
Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

by | Jan 22, 2019 | Normandy

If you are heading north from Paris to Normandy, you shouldn’t miss the historic and charming city of Rouen (pronounced Roo-on, with a nasal n.) This mid-sized town sits on the Seine River. Rouen is crisscrossed with medieval streets, dotted with half-timbered houses,...