5 Foods You Must Try in France

5 Foods You Must Try in France

by | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog, French Food

When you visit France, there are just some foods you have to eat. It’s like getting your passport stamped when you arrive. Some of these you know instinctively. You may make some of these yourself. But you know they aren’t the same. They aren’t made...
French Cheese: A Brief Cheese-Lover’s Guide

French Cheese: A Brief Cheese-Lover’s Guide

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog, French Food

What began centuries ago in a French monastery is now one of France’s largest exports and revered by the  French as well. French cheese is one of the country’s notable accomplishments, with over 350 primary types. With all these choices, you’ll probably...
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...
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...
15 Things to do in Paris in the Rain

15 Things to do in Paris in the Rain

by | Jun 12, 2019 | Paris and Nearby

Paris had record rainfall in the month of May this year. The rest of France was not spared, either. I was in the Languedoc region in late May and took my turn dodging raindrops. The weather in Europe can be touchy. Fortunately, the sun shines frequently in the late...