Practical Information for Visiting Barcelona

Barcelona was on our Bucket list forever. Finally, we made it to the first on the list. We already knew so many things about it and heard excellent impressions from many people. The plan was to...

The Geography of France

All travel, especially scenic travel, takes place on geography, My undregradate university required 4 semesters of one 'foreign language'-- I did French-- and 2 semesters a second foreign language...

The Proper Way to Greet People in Different Countries

Traveling is a fascinating way to discover cultures, traditions, folklore, and customs from around the world. Lots of incredible things we have learned during our trips and this valuable...

London Calling.

Who would ever say no to a long weekend?! Not me and London is always calling me back. I've been a number of times over the years and visited amazing places such as Houses of Parliament, Westminster...

How to Eat Breakfast in France

Here is a French paradox: Why does the country with the best food in the world serve the world's worst breakfast? On our first visit to France, we looked forward with eager anticipation to...

How France Invented Tourism

A road trip is one of the most popular ways to vacation. The Michelin Tire company invented the road trip in the early 20th C. The Michelin Tire Co. About 100 years ago, management at Michelin-- the...