The history behind the famous medieval bridge in Avignon, France—still shrouded in mystery, after all these years!—and the song about it that every French child knows.
Read MoreA good winter fondue in the Alpine regions of Switzerland and France is a treat savored with friends and family, especially welcome after several hours in the snow.
Read MoreWho wouldn’t want a feast of crepes? La Chandeleur in France has a long history and a few fun traditions to go with the piles and piles of sweet crepes on everyone’s plates.
Read MoreYou’ll have more than plenty to see in Strasbourg—and if you have enough time, I’d recommend you visit other cities and sites in the region as well!
Read MoreSeeking French and Swiss monsters? I went on a creature quest and uncovered one good mythical monster story from France and one from Switzerland. And I’m on the hunt for more!
Read MoreWith a few days in Strasbourg—one of the can’t-miss cities in France—you can see the must-see sites I’ve listed plus at least one or two of the mix-and-match options I’ve shared as well.
Read MoreI’ve noticed an interesting confluence of holidays celebrating their nation’s founding over the three countries where I focus most of my energy these days: France, Switzerland, and the United States.
Read MoreYou’ll find all types of people in France, as you will in all countries and cultures. As blanket stereotypes, though, these haven’t proven true in my experience.
Read MoreMany people get stuck when trying to plan a vacation to France that goes beyond Paris. Where else can you go in France? And what can you expect while there?
Read MoreI’ve just returned home from over half the month of February in Washington, D.C. But! Before I left, I did get quite a lot accomplished.
Read MoreIf you have Europe in your sights for a vacation between, say, mid-November and mid-March, you’ll find plenty of places to delight you. Here are a few ideas from my own travels, to get your brain storming.
Read MoreVisiting Annecy? Here are our go-to the restaurants (and treats!) during our stays in this active and beautiful lakefront town in France.
Read MoreIf you love history—especially ancient history—like I do, check out Marseilles, Nîmes, Arles, and the Pont du Gard. (Among other amazing sites!)
Read MoreIf you find yourself in Le Mans either to visit people (like me) or to accompany a race fan, I have a few ideas for you on what to do, see, and eat that has nothing to do with motorsports.
Read MoreHere’s our current list of the bakeries and patisseries we tried and refined the selection to a few of our absolute favorites.
Read MoreWould I like Aix-en-Provence (our base of stay in Provence) as much in the winter as I did in the summer?
Read MoreThe region around the city of Toulouse has treasures of interesting tiny towns and villages to explore, packed with sights, history, and beauty, too.
Read MoreVibe aside—even though I consider it one of the city’s major assets—Toulouse has a lot to offer to its tourists and its residents. Here’s what to expect and how to plan your trip.
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