France
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Rouen: Full of History in War and Art
More Details: Rouen: Full of History in War and ArtFrance has so many destinations to explore, it is hard to cover them all or explore them as in-depth as they deserve. Even after living in Paris for 6 months many years ago, I could not cover all the territory that I would have liked. One of the towns that I always wanted to visit…
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Christmas Time in Strasbourg – A Beautiful Sight
More Details: Christmas Time in Strasbourg – A Beautiful SightOne of Europe’s capitals is not the capital of a country. It is one of the capitals of a union that is not a country: the European Union. Strasbourg, currently sitting in France, is one of those capitals, along with Brussels. It sits sort of in the middle of France’s border with Germany, who formally…
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Biarritz: The Pearl of France’s Basque Country
More Details: Biarritz: The Pearl of France’s Basque CountryThere are places that are semi-legendary in your mind. And when you visit them, they live up to that vision. And sometimes they don’t. Biarritz, France is not a place I knew a lot about but I did have an impression that it was a beach playground for the rich and famous in France’s Atlantic…
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Making a Pilgrimage to Lourdes, France
More Details: Making a Pilgrimage to Lourdes, FranceA pilgrimage to Lourdes, France – a major Catholic pilgrimage destination – was a one-of-a-kind of experience for me. It was that for two very good reasons: It is the site where the Virgin Mary appeared to young Bernadette, a country girl with no education but a lot of faith. (Watch the 1943 classic “The…
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Exploring France and Spain around the Pyrenees
More Details: Exploring France and Spain around the PyreneesMy recent trip to Europe was centered on exploring a bit of Spain and France around the Pyrenees which serve as a natural border between these two countries. I wanted to write this introductory post to the trip’s writings as the trip combined a few different objectives that neatly came together into a one-week trip.…
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Ideas for Paris Travel with Pre-Teen Kids
More Details: Ideas for Paris Travel with Pre-Teen KidsA friend asked me what to do in Paris as she was going with her kids for a week or so. I do not have kids but I was one once and that, coupled with the fact that I have stayed at a Holiday Inn, fully makes me an expert at recommending stuff for kids.…
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Photo of the Week: Dreamy Delights in Paris
More Details: Photo of the Week: Dreamy Delights in ParisWell, a photo of the week post is typically a one-photo deal but how could I choose between these two beauties??? Yes, I am swayed towards anything chocolate but this one tore me apart. So, without further ado, two scenes from Dalloyau in Paris.
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Photo of the Week – The Metropolitain in Paris (aka: the “metro”)
More Details: Photo of the Week – The Metropolitain in Paris (aka: the “metro”)I enjoyed my time in Paris when I lived there for 6 months and I enjoy it every time I go back whether for a day layover or a few days. These photos, taken during one of my brief layovers there, are of two entrances to the Paris metro at the Pigalle station. I find…
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A Short Stop in a Fine Town: Limoges, France
More Details: A Short Stop in a Fine Town: Limoges, FranceThe town of Limoges, in France’s center (west-ish), is well known for the fine porcelain that bears the same name. An old town (it was founded around 50 B.C. by -guess who- the Romans), it sits in the region of Limousin, sort of east and north from the Bordeaux region. In fact, we stopped in…
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Photo of the Week – My Dear Paris
More Details: Photo of the Week – My Dear ParisA dozen years or so ago, I got to live in Paris. I did not get to choose where I lived during those six months as my employer took care of that. The place was nothing special EXCEPT for this one thing… The building had a rooftop terrace with a great view. I assume it…
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Photo of the Week – Château of Azay-le-Rideau, Loire Valley
More Details: Photo of the Week – Château of Azay-le-Rideau, Loire ValleyA few years ago, right before spending two weeks in Tours, France for language immersion, I spent a few days exploring the wines and chateaux of the Loire Valley. Chenonceau, Chambord, etc. are all phenomenal castles to explore with their idyllic settings, great architecture, and sense of history. One of my favorite settings and chateaux…
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Photo of the Week – ilivetotravel on the French Riviera
More Details: Photo of the Week – ilivetotravel on the French RivieraThis photo of the shoreline of Nice, France is from a LONG time ago – when I was very fortunate to be on 2-week business trips to the French Riviera. It has been on my mind lately that I need to write about my trips there from those times. It all starts with a picture!