Venice in a day

There are so many attractions to visit in Venice that it would be best to stay in town at least for a long week-end. However, if you are only going to be in Venice for a day, you can still make the...

Venice Carnival

The Carnevale di Venezia is undeniably one of the most beautiful and famous carnivals in the world. If it is not the most grandiose, is certainly the best known for the charm it exerts and the...

Milan’s secrets

Everyone knows that Milan is famous for shopping, aperitivi, il Duomo and i navigli, but we will show you some hidden gems. The symbol of Milan is undoubtedly the Duomo with its spires...

Le Fournil Restaurant Bonnieux Provence - A Good Life

Le Fournil is one of our very favourite restaurants and we have been coming here for many years. It is to be found in Place Carnot, a very small square in Bonnieux blessed with an outside terrace...

Finest Lavender Views in Provence

I will write of the remarkable expanse of lavender around the Abbey at Senanque just north of Gordes another time but it is worth pointing out some other areas that should be on your ‘must...

Five to France

What’s been your determining factor in selecting a place for a vacation? Do you have a goal like me to take one big trip each year? …to unplug and step away from the routine of our lives. I...