by K.B. Oliver | Feb 11, 2026 | Activities and Culture
Le Carnaval and Mardi Gras in France When February arrives in France, some folks think of Mardi Gras. Or Carnaval…What’s the difference? What is their significance, and where does this take place? Read further for more insight! What is Carnaval? ...
by K.B. Oliver | Sep 25, 2024 | Provence
Villefranche-sur-Mer Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of my favorite places on the Mediterranean. It’s just two stops on the train from Nice, so it’s perfect for a day trip. All of the wonderful day trips possible from Nice are also near Villefranche. For a longer...
by K.B. Oliver | Jun 26, 2024 | Provence
The Provence Adventure (with More to Come) Though I’ve been to Provence many times, there are places I still hadn’t seen and wanted to visit. This was not only to experience them, but as research for a Provence guide I’m planning to write. Although I intended to...
by K.B. Oliver | Apr 5, 2023 | Provence, Road Trips
20 Day Trips from Nice Nice is a great city worth seeing all its own. You can spend two or more days there but it’s a better idea to keep it as your base for nearby visits to the region. There are endless jaw-droppingly beautiful destinations for you to take in, and...
by K.B. Oliver | Jun 10, 2020 | Provence
Nice, France Each time you visit a place it sets down new, deeper layers in your soul. My most recent trip to Nice, France, my third, was like this for me. The first two times I’d zipped through like so many tourists do, in a day or an afternoon. This last time I had...